Job Description
Job Description
Penobscot County
****JOB POSTING****
Director
FACILITIES
Job Title: Director of Facilities
Hours: M – F (with required on-call availability)
Department: Facilities/Buildings
FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried)
Reports to: County Commissioners and
County Administrator
Approved By: County Commissioners
Pay Scale: $85,000 - $95,000
Date: October 13, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Position Summary:
Penobscot County is seeking an experienced, hands-on, and strategic Director of Facilities to oversee the safety, maintenance, compliance, and daily operations of all County buildings and grounds. This includes four major County facilities, among them the Penobscot County Jail, a 24/7 secure detention facility requiring specialized system oversight and continuous operational readiness. The Director ensures that all County buildings meet regulatory standards and provide a safe, healthy, and functional environment for staff, inmates, visitors, and the public. The Director manages staff, contractors, capital improvements, emergency response, long-term maintenance planning, and the development of facility-wide policies and procedures.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates Facilities staff and ensures all team members receive required training.
- Plans, schedules, and oversees internal maintenance activities and all contracted building and grounds services.
- Oversees facility operations for all County buildings, including the complex security, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems at the Penobscot County Jail.
- Develops and manages the department budget, oversees procurement, maintains inventory, and prepares capital expenditure requests.
- Ensures full compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; prepares and maintains required records and reports.
- Prepares project specifications, estimates costs, and drafts bid documents for equipment purchases, repairs, and contracted services.
- Ensures proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous and controlled materials, working collaboratively with internal and external agencies.
- Conducts inspections of all facilities, grounds, and equipment regarding safety, fire compliance, hazardous materials, and overall appearance; ensures corrective action when required.
- Maintains maintenance records and performs minor repairs as necessary.
- Develops and enforces preventive maintenance schedules and facility standards.
- Provides regular departmental reports to the County Commissioners and presents items requiring approval.
- Serves as the point of contact for after-hours incidents, emergency repairs, weather-related events, and facility-related security concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience required:
- High School Diploma required.
- Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible facilities, grounds maintenance, or construction experience at a management level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial building systems, building codes, construction processes, blueprints, and estimating.
- Experience with secure or high-risk facilities (e.g., corrections, medical, industrial) strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and contract management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with contractors, public safety personnel, regulatory officials, and County leadership.
Preferred Certifications & Training: (Desirable, not required)
- Building Operator Certification (BOC I or II)
- Efficiency Maine energy management or benchmarking coursework
- IFMA credentials: Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP)
- OSHA 30 (General Industry), HAZWOPER, or related safety certifications
- FEMA ICS (100, 200, 700) emergency operations training
- Technical licensure or training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or similar trades
Work Environment:
Work is performed in both office and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures, heights, mechanical equipment, dust, fumes, and moderate to loud noise. Field work may involve mechanical hazards, confined spaces, or elevated areas.
Physical Requirements:
Requires regular standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Employee must be able to operate standard office and facility equipment. Selected candidates must pass a National Fingerprint-Based background check and a motor vehicle background check.
Penobscot County provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Selected applicant must pass a National Fingerprint Based background check, and motor vehicle background check.