Associate Director for Facilities and Building Maintenance

Priority Consideration Date: February 8, 2026

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Latine, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Position Summary:
The Associate Director for Facilities and Building Maintenance will manage the ongoing efficient operation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of the college's facilities and property to ensure a high standard of service that meets the needs of students and the college's mission, to include the Maintenance team for Tacoma and Gig Harbor campuses. Coordinates the efforts of facilities personnel and communicates with the college community in support of individual campus customer needs and college/departmental goals. Supports management and execution of capital projects and vendor engagement.

This position reports to the Executive Director for IT, Facilities, and Capital Projects.

• Serve as the Facilities primary point of contact for facilities and buildings-related operations and support services, including instructional equipment repairs, building space planning, and office furniture design and installation, coordinating project activities to minimize impact to departments and programs.
• Oversee campus stormwater systems to ensure regulatory compliance and integration of stormwater management into maintenance, capital projects, and sustainability efforts.
• Plan, direct and manage efficient site operations, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and support services.
• Develop and manage systems and processes to ensure work orders are generated, prioritized, assigned, monitored, tracked, and completed with established timelines and budgets.
• Serve as a member of the inclement weather team recommending early morning campus closure status to college leadership.
• Serve as essential personnel during emergency situations and inclement weather.
• Oversee health and safety aspects including developing and maintaining processes and standards, accurate record keeping, ensuring health and safety related equipment (such as fire alarms/suppression, fire extinguishers, elevators, eye/hot washes) is inspected and maintained to standards, conduct/coordinate health and safety related drills and trainings.
• Provide facilities leadership in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Administer and utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems / Megamation containing work orders, assets, preventative maintenance, data reporting, and other functions.
• Oversee, administer, and utilize college facilities administrative systems, including key card access control (proxy system) and building management systems to support secure, efficient, and compliant campus operations.
• Develop and implement operational and strategic plans in collaboration with the Executive Director.?
• Support programs for energy conservation, utility management, health and safety, and disaster preparedness.
• Develop, monitor and ensure fiscal accountability for department budget and expenditures to ensure funds allocated or effectively utilized. Solicit quotes and bids as appropriate. Exercise effective stewardship over college funds and resources.
• Coordinate and supervise facilities services engagements.
• Hire, direct, train, supervise, and evaluate facilities staff in accordance with college policy and applicable bargaining agreements, including providing field supervision and instructing technicians on proper methods, as needed.
• Participates in college-wide meetings, committees, and functions to support institutional initiatives.
• Contribute to creating a safe, professional, and bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences and encourages inclusion while promoting teamwork and organizational values.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Exceptional leadership and management skills with strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to proactively build positive relationships, foster team unity at all levels of the college, and strive for positive interactions with individuals across the campus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.? Ability to multitask and prioritize a heavy workload.
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Ability to direct and manage all phases of construction project development and implementation.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth, critical self-reflection and openness to feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Communicate promptly and responsively to the needs of the department and college community.
• Identify and understand issues, challenges, and learning opportunities; be proactive and strategic with solutions.
• Ability to develop, coach and supervise a team.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of facilities maintenance and operations management in an institutional environment or large organization.
• Committed to identifying, challenging and disrupting instances of institutional racism and discrimination that disadvantage Black, Indigenous, and people of color as well other marginalized populations within our educational community.
• Effectively carry out work processes to achieve individual and organizational goals.
• Ability to manage personal time and projects wisely; set priorities, make appropriate decisions to complete assigned tasks and solve problems efficiently.
• Occasional availability after hours or on weekends.
• Ability to work effectively for extended periods, including during inclement weather.
• Strong commitment to high level service and quality standards.
• Demonstrated initiative taking and flexibility.
• Experience and success with interpreting and implementing rules, regulations, and codes related to facility development and operations.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and other Facilities administrative systems such as Megamation, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent years' work experience.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in facilities planning, maintenance and operations.
• OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience supervising and developing teams, including trades and technical staff.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive facilities maintenance and operations experience in an institutional environment or a large organization.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as DirectLine Megamation etc.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include the following.

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
4. Tacoma Community College is committed to eliminating barriers and systems of oppression so we may serve all learners AND support each other as colleagues. We strive to be an anti-racist institution and value compassion, respect, and continuous improvement. A critical component of this is the understanding that the work of establishing, cultivating, and championing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) belongs to all employees. Please share with us, in an attached statement (maximum two pages), how your experiences and understanding of EDI will contribute to, foster, and support this crucial work here at TCC.

Compensation and Benefits