Director, Maintenance
Core
Strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of all campus facilities, ensuring a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment conducive to academic excellence.
Role type
Director of Facilities Maintenance
Builds
Campus facilities, grounds, and infrastructure for a public two-year community college
Domain
Higher Education / Campus Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget development and monitoring, team leadership and mentoring, contract and project management, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, facilities systems optimization
Preferred skills
Expert knowledge of multi-campus facility environments, in-depth understanding of management principles, proficiency in budget preparation and cost control, comprehensive technical knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, grounds)
Technologies
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and review all facilities maintenance activities and operations; Develop and monitor comprehensive maintenance operations, deferred maintenance, and facilities improvement budgets; Develop, implement, and enforce rigorous safety and health policies and procedures; Manage external contractors for specialized projects related to HVAC, electrical, grounds, plumbing, general maintenance, and fire protection systems; Serve as a primary point of contact for campus emergencies, requiring on-call availability and immediate response during after-hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency closures.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational oversight