Director of Maintenance & Operations

California's Premier Destination Community College

Starting Salary $93,047 to $102,708 annually, dependent on education and experience

Initial Screening Date

Initial Screening Date 09/21/2026

Preferred Start Date

Preferred Start Date 11/02/2026

Details

Lake Tahoe Community College District ( LTCC ) is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as the Director of Maintenance & Operations. This key leadership position is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation, maintenance, and stewardship of LTCC’s campus facilities and grounds. The Director leads the College’s maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping, fleet, and related operational functions; supervises and develops assigned staff;

oversees departmental budgets and resources; and coordinates preventative maintenance, facility needs, regulatory compliance, and campus operations.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, solutions-oriented, and hands‑on leader who combines strong facilities and operational expertise with the ability to effectively lead a team, manage competing priorities, and work across the College to support its educational mission.

The Maintenance & Operations team is committed to providing a safe, healthy, functional, and welcoming environment for LTCC’s students, employees, and community.

APPLICATION PROCESS :
After review, suitable applicants will be invited by phone or email on or around Thursday, September 24, 2026 to participate in a skills assessment. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by a committee of approximately 3-5 individuals; these interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 9, 2026
. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.
Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $93,047
to $102,708
annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $119,040 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay.
Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee and include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan that, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population.
LTCC also matches 26.4% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees.
Work-Life Balance: This position is 40 hours per week and 12 months per year, including summer and winter hours. Hours are expected to be Monday-Friday, generally within the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, hours may vary according to the needs of the program. This position is ineligible for overtime compensation (exempt).
LTCC provides a generous leave package including 17 paid holidays per year plus 18 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year.
LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity
Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity:
Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a…