Director of Operations and Maintenance

Position Title

Director of Operations and Maintenance

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management, the incumbent provides support in the oversight of a department of approximately 70 trades and professional staff. Directs daily operations and maintenance activities in support of a 512-acre suburban campus with 70 buildings and 4 million square feet of facilities including two district energy plants, one of which has four 50 million btu boilers.

Facilities Management

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management, the incumbent provides support in the oversight of a department of approximately 70 trades and professional staff. The incumbent directs daily operations and maintenance activities in support of a 512-acre suburban campus with 70 buildings and 4 million square feet of facilities including two district energy plants, one of which has four 50 million btu boilers.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $159,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

• Provides general direction and leadership for all aspects of departmental functions in order to maintain their efficient operation, including a Power Plant, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Pipe Fitting, Structural and Finish Trades, Grounds and Auto Shops.
• Assists in developing and managing the use of facilities renewal budgets and long-term planning of facility upgrades and replacements.
• Directs the use of a work order management system to provide service and repairs as well as routine, predictive and preventative maintenance. Provides oversight and direction in the development and preparation of performance and financial metrics.
• Maintains and nurtures effective communication and partnerships throughout the campus by conferring with business units and campus leadership on issues pertaining to the promotion and understanding of departmental functions.
• Develops and implements standards, policies and procedures to improve productivity and customer service.
• Oversees the efficient operation of all campus utilities, including central generation of high temperature hot water heating and chilled water for cooling and distribution through a campus tunnel system. Leads efforts for coordinating and communicating campus outages.
• Facilitates the operations and maintenance review of documents for new projects, ensuring compliance and best practices to optimize life cycle costs and efforts.
• Manages the operational response to unplanned urgent conditions such as on-campus and off-campus utility failures, weather conditions and other emergencies.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible positions held in facility maintenance or construction in a multi-facility environment, five of which were supervisory in nature.
• Class C driver's license valid in the State of Maryland or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Additional certifications in a related field.

A background check will be required.

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Generous Leave:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)

Professional development opportunities

Wellness opportunities

Much more

Salary: $159,000 to $179,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Full-time

Regular

Exempt

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

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