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Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 26-E0003
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position
Renton Technical College is seeking a dedicated Facilities and Grounds Services Director to oversee the daily operations of our campus facilities and grounds. The Director will manage the care of the main campus and satellite locations. This includes the management of capital projects, grounds maintenance, building maintenance and repair, environmental and hazardous waste, waste management and recycling, energy conservation, plant safety, and the maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, and elevator systems. The Facilities & Grounds Services Director will supervise custodial, grounds, maintenance, and facilities staff ensuring operational success.
The Facilities and Grounds Services Director is a full-time and exempt position reporting directly to the Vice President of Administration & Finance. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $125,000 annually. Salary placement will be based on applicable experience. The priority consideration date for applications is August 9, 2026.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades, and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Responsible for the proper care and safety of all college facilities and facility related equipment.
• Oversee and manage all capital, maintenance, custodial, and grounds personnel in the areas of new employee selection, work assignments, evaluations and training. Directly supervise any temporary or contracted staff involved in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or other specialized activities necessary for maintenance of the college facilities.
• Oversee and provide direction to custodial services supervisor and operations.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, develop and discipline department employees in compliance with college policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely completion of maintenance, moving, and capital projects.
• Coordinate with the Capital Projects Manager to ensure efficient execution of major and minor works projects.
• Coordinate waste management and plant safety.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance management system.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, standards and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date campus and building maps, facility inventory and room numbering systems.
• Manage and monitor facilities, grounds, and custodial budgets. Review and authorize expenditures.
• Ensure timely and accurate reports to government regulatory agencies as required.
• Work with college staff to implement and maintain campus emergency response plans, including ongoing employee readiness training; participate in the development of college disaster plans and adequate employee response readiness.
• Develop departmental procedures and policies as required.
• Liaison with other College departments regarding facilities services activities, programs and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
• Five years of work experience in physical plant facilities management, project management, or related field with a background in areas of responsibility which include HVAC systems management, electrical systems, structural systems, preventative maintenance, facility management, grounds and maintenance.
• Two years of supervisory level experience within the five-year work experience period.
• Ability to utilize computer-based systems such as CAD, preventative maintenance and data base development.
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment is preferred.
• An understanding of and commitment to the education role and philosophy of the technical college.
• Exceptional ability to provide strong leadership with ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team supporting the college's mission, vision, and shared governance processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tack, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday - Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The Facilities and Grounds Services Director is part of the emergency team and is required to report to work when the college is closed due to emergencies. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across the campus. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.
Terms of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Lesley Hogan, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
2026 Employee Benefits Summary
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2026 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier
PEBB medical Plans
Employee
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Kaiser Permanente NW Classic
$256
$512
$448
$704
Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP
$58
$116
$102
$160
Kaiser Permanente WA Classic
$141
$282
$247
$388
Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP
$25
$50
$44
$69
Kaiser Permanente WA Sound Choice
$102
$204
$179
$281
Kaiser Permanente WA Value
$150
$300
$263
$413
UMP Classic
$145
$290
$254
$399
UMP Select
$82
$164
$144
$226
UMP CDHP
$57
$114
$100
$157
Dental Coverage
Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 dental plans to choose from. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service(WDS)
• DeltaCare (Managed CarePlan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
• Willamette Dental (Managed CarePlan) Administered by WillametteDental

Vision
Renton Technical College provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 vision plans to choose from. Coverage for care services and Hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary by plan. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other medical insurance, you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or anyfamily member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinatebenefits.
If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental and vision insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA& LPFSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Childcare expenses.
An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions.
Annual contributions in 2026 for Flexible Spending Arrangements can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,400. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employees, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents.
Annual contributions in 2026 for the Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Arrangement can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,400. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense