Director of Facilities Maintenance and Heat Plant Operations

Director of Facilities Maintenance and Heat Plant Operations

Salary

$102,349.00 - $115,698.00 Annually

Location

Kutztown, PA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

E2026-0116

Division

Administration and Finance

Department

Facilities - Management

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

Management

Classification

200

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Job Summary

Kutztown University is seeking an experienced and collaborative facilities leader to serve as the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Heat Plant Operations.

This essential leadership position provides strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, and operational oversight for the University's maintenance and skilled trades shops, central heat plant, and deferred maintenance initiatives. The Director will lead and develop a highly skilled workforce, oversee contracted services and operational budgets, and use the University's work order management system to ensure that urgent, routine, and preventive maintenance needs are completed effectively and on schedule. The position also contributes valuable facilities expertise to the review of campus construction and renovation designs. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to strengthen campus infrastructure, enhance operational performance, and help maintain a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for the University community.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This position is designated as essential personnel. Essential employees may be required to remain at or report to work during partial or full-day University closings, including closings due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances, or other operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management, Engineering or related field
• 7 years of progressive experience managing comprehensive facilities-based operations or experience in a similar environment.
• 5 years of experience supervising maintenance/skilled trades employees
• 5 years of experience managing an operational budget in excess of 1 million dollars
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Prior work experience utilizing CMMS
• 5 years of experience providing oversight of contracted services associated with project work
• A valid state issued driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• APPA CEFP Certification
• 3 years' experience managing staff & work in a unionized environment
• 5 years' experience managing staff & work in a Higher Education setting
• 5 years' experience working in a higher education setting
• Operational knowledge of a centralized heat/boiler plant
• Professional Engineering Licensure
• Prior work experience reviewing architectural drawings

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on September, 20, 2026.

The starting salary range for this position is $$102,349.00 - $115,698.00.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA State Criminal, PA Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Fingerprinting Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To be eligible for coverage under the State System health plan, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time.

The link for the benefits for this group is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

• Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

01

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing professional and skilled trades staff?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of 10 years of work experience using the principles and methods relating to construction project management including construction methodologies, construction techniques, scheduling, and QA procedures?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of work experience involving contractual agreements?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a working knowledge of the building, safety, and environmental codes and regulations relevant to the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration and similar building systems?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you proficient with the Microsoft Suite and other common platforms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kutztown University PASSHE (PA)