Associate Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Associate Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations Department ROC Maintenance & Operations Position Category Support Staff Posting Number SP00852 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) Hours per Week 37.5 hours per week. This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday Salary Range The anticipated salary range for this position is $88,999-$102,409, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition waivers for the employee and eligible dependents. Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position Permanent

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.
• Choose from two generous retirement plans:

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting.

• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement.
• 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period!
• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

See full details in link below (for PASSHE Benefits)

Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Shippensburg University is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations. This role is central to ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of the university's 2.4 million square feet of facilities, supporting a vibrant campus community of students, faculty, and staff.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Management & Planning, the Associate Director provides senior-level leadership, planning, and coordination for all maintenance and operations functions. This includes oversight of multiple skilled trades, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, refrigeration, automotive, and general maintenance.

This is a highly visible leadership role with significant autonomy in decision-making related to budgeting, staffing, maintenance strategy, and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise building maintenance foremen and skilled trades teams.
• Oversee all maintenance and operations activities across approximately 45 campus buildings.
• Co-manage the university's work order system, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive operational efficiency.
• Provide oversight and expertise for all major building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chilled water, steam/boiler systems, and wastewater.
• Represent the university on mechanical systems issues and infrastructure planning initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Collaborate on system replacements, upgrades, and long-term capital improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with campus stakeholders, including after-hours response as needed.
• Ensure all work meets university standards and complies with federal, state, PASSHE, and local regulations.
• Oversee regulatory requirements and certifications, including air quality permits, wastewater licensure, elevator certification, pressure vessel compliance, and natural gas systems.
• Serve as campus energy manager by tracking utility usage and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
• Monitor work order backlogs and align resources with campus needs.
• Oversee fleet assignments, building automation system alarms, and key control programs.
• Serve in the manager on-call rotation and respond to campus emergencies.

A full job description will be provided at the time of the scheduled interview.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field, and a minimum of five to eight years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a unionized environment, including a working knowledge of CBA's, grievance procedures, and labor relations practice.

The successful candidate has creative problem-solving abilities, communicates effectively orally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the university, has strong computer skills including MS Office, budgeting and procurement, a familiarity in energy management including building information systems and knowledge of work order management systems. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple work assignments, troubleshoot, and conduct root-cause analysis is also required.

Additional qualifications include specialized training in HVAC, electrical, or similar certifications including CFM, CEFP, CMM and PE certificates/licenses, construction project management experience, and hands-on experience in one or more of the skilled trades.

Preferred Qualifications

A working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP), building automation systems, utility systems, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and previous experience in a higher education setting is preferred.

Knowledge in Automated Logic Building Information System is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials continuing until the search has been closed. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.

University employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.

Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers, and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current employee of Shippensburg University?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have a minimum of five to eight years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a unionized environment, including a working knowledge of CBA's, grievance procedures, and labor relations practice?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP), building automation systems, utility systems, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and previous experience in a higher education?

• YES

• NO

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Employer website

• Indeed

• CareerLink

• HigherEd Job

• LinkedIn

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• • What interests you about working at Shippensburg University?

• Benefits

• Salary

• Tuition Waiver

• Working in Higher Education

• Closer to home

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• List of References

Optional Documents