Director of Facilities Operations and Energy

Supervises the operation and maintenance of facilities heating and chilling plants, campus mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, and preventive maintenance. Supervises the maintenance and monitoring of campus building automation systems, and energy management and metering systems. Manages assigned facilities improvement projects, including reviewing plans and specifications, and attending meetings for construction and improvement projects. Identifies energy efficiency projects and implements effective standards and procedures for the operation of HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems, while maintaining comfortable and efficient indoor environments.

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of campus equipment and systems. This includes the supervision of employees working in the HVAC, plumbing, electrical and preventive maintenance trades and the maintenance required for the continued operation of associated systems.
• Manage assigned construction and improvement projects, including aiding in project design, soliciting bid proposals, organizing project documents and paperwork, and maintaining project budgets.
• Oversee, prepare, and coordinate departmental budget and departmental purchases.
• Oversee and help monitor the energy management, metering, and building automated computer systems.
• Attend project meetings, discussions and walkthroughs, and advise and inspect in order to promote HVAC, plumbing and electrical system effectiveness and efficiency, and proper installation and commissioning.
• Assist in inspections and policy and procedure enforcement.
• Initiate and develop energy efficiency projects and procedures. This includes but is not limited to: retrofits, upgrades, or improvements in devices, controls, and equipment, building envelope, or HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least five years' related experience required.
• Ability to analyze, understand and make decisions regarding problems involving energy management and complex mechanical and operational systems.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and processes, including bids, paperwork, reports, personnel management, budgets, and aiding in project design.
• Proficiency in using BAS computers and assessing energy data from the campus energy management systems. This includes being able to utilize portable technology (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) to communicate effectively and store/retrieve data, documents, photos, etc.
• Ability to compose emails, documents, reports, and spreadsheets effectively.
• Ability to effectively create, manage, and maintain a departmental budget.
• Ability to correctly operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to use verbal, written and electronic communication means to effectively communicate with individuals and organizations.
• Good overall knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Ability to effectively manage subordinate staff by coordination, communication, planning, direction, evaluation, discipline, and providing proper training with necessary tools and equipment.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $80,000-$85,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of October 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins August 18, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office,bocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.