Assistant Facilities Director

SSC

Position Title: ASSISTANT FACILITIES DIRECTOR - MOORE, OK

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider . As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email ***email_hidden***.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the Assistant Facilities Director provides strategic and operational leadership for all maintenance operations supporting a large-scale education client. This role is responsible for directing daily operations, ensuring the effective execution of preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance programs, and maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.

The Assistant Facilities Director serves as a key leader in driving operational excellence by mentoring and developing staff, optimizing maintenance systems, and overseeing budgets and resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in long-range facility planning, capital improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to facilities maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Plan, direct, and manage all preventive, predictive, and responsive maintenance operations across SSC-managed facilities.
• Support the development of long-range facility strategies, five-year capital plans, and scheduled maintenance programs.
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate staff performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Participate in recruitment efforts, including interviewing candidates and making recommendations on hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs to ensure staff meet operational, safety, and compliance standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets; monitor financial performance, control expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved financial plans.
• Maintain accurate records of blueprints, system plans, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate on cross-functional committees and initiatives to support organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or a related service-focused environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a high level of initiative, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured work environment.
• Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions

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Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.