Job Details

Director of Facilities

Position Number: 7086723
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Director of Facilities

Community College of Aurora

Salary: $85,000.00 - $93,100.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 230770

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Department:

THIS IS AN INTERNAL-ONLY POSTING. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT CCA EMPLOYEE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERD.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Facilities provides leadership and oversight for facilities operations across multiple campuses, including maintenance and grounds functions. This position is responsible for setting operational priorities, managing departmental performance, and ensuring consistent service delivery.
The Director maintains accountability for department outcomes, resource allocation, and operational planning. This role oversees maintenance operations through the Facilities Manager and directly supervises grounds operations, ensuring alignment across all facilities functions.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Oversight

Provide leadership for all facilities operations across campuses, including maintenance and grounds.
Establish operational priorities, service standards, and performance expectations.
Ensure consistent execution of facilities services across all locations.

Supervision

Directly supervise the Facilities Manager and Grounds staff.
Hold the Manager accountable for maintenance performance and staff management.
Oversee overall department staffing, structure, and performance.

Operations Management

Monitor maintenance and grounds operations to ensure effectiveness and consistency.
Identify operational issues and direct corrective action.
Ensure alignment between maintenance (Manager-led) and grounds (Director-led).

Budget & Resource Management

Develop and manage the facilities operating budget.
Allocate resources across maintenance and grounds functions.
Monitor expenditures and adjust priorities as needed.

Projects & Infrastructure

Oversee repair projects, facility improvements, and infrastructure work.
Coordinate facilities involvement in capital and controlled maintenance projects.
Ensure projects align with operational needs.

Vendor & Contract Oversight

Oversee vendor relationships and contracted services.
Ensure contracts are executed effectively and meet performance expectations.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and institutional policies.
Oversee inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Department Coordination

Coordinate with Events & Operations, Security, IT, and Fiscal.
Serve as escalation point for facilities-related issues.
Support emergency response and operational continuity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
OR
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities construction, or operations in lieu of a degree[KZ1]
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, construction, or operations
Supervisory experience required, including supervision of staff or supervisors[KZ2]
Experience with budgeting and resource management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in higher education or public sector
Experience managing multi-campus facilities operations
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFM, CPMM, or trade licenses)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Multi-campus travel required
Combination of field and administrative work
Availability for major incidents or operational needs

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated salary is $85,000.00 - $93,100.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: THIS IS AN INTERNAL-ONLY POSTING. The application acceptance window will begin 04/16/2026 and close at 11:59PM on Monday 04/20/2026

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant's professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.eduupon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

A complete online application
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

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Notice to all Applicants:

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Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.eduwith any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7086723&targetURL=with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

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