Facilities Director

About This Role

Directing the overall campus maintenance of the upcoming Salt Lake City campus is the core of this Facilities Director role. It suits a leader who is hands-on and passionate about building projects, with a strong understanding of facilities and maintenance operations, and extensive experience leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds, including renovations, expansions, and improvements
• Develop and oversee schedules for preventative maintenance and ensure that facilities are inspected regularly to identify current and potential maintenance needs
• Ensure repairs comply with internal policies and external regulations [EPA, OSHA, NATEF, ACCSC etc.]
• Manage P&L for the facility department and make recommendations for cost containment
• Partner with Purchasing to solicit bids; select contractors/subcontractors and negotiate bids for project renovation or construction of facilities
• Manage vendor relations
• Manage staffing, training/certifications, development, and performance of the maintenance department, ensuring that staff is informed of changes that affect maintenance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5-7 years of experience in building maintenance
• 1-3 years of managerial experience
• Strong project management skills
• Intermediate level in functional skills: HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, safe use of power, and hand tools

Nice to have:

• Licensed or certified in one or more areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Important Details

• Anticipated Hire Date: November 2026

About the Company

Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools has 60 years of experience, is trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, and has 16 campuses offering 16 technical programs.