Director of Maintenance

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title:

Director of Maintenance

Requisition Number: S02238P

Position Category:
Staff

Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Pay Grade: E34

FLSA:
Exempt

Leads, guides and directs the maintenance trades of the Facilities Management department at all campuses of Weber State University to ensure they are fully operational and capable of supporting the mission of the University. Ensures all maintenance, repair, emergency maintenance response, work planning and scheduling, logistics support, training and operations management is done for all state funded facilities and infrastructure. Directly supervises two superintendents and two other managers to guide a work force of approximately 40 full and part time employees.

Manages a budget of over $3 million annually, including salaries. Participates in project definition and design requirements. Reviews project designs to assure maintainability, reliability, and serviceability. Develops work priorities for the maintenance work force. Assures quality control of work performed and provides coaching and guidance to improve work force quality, productivity, and performance. Helps develop and implement department and group policies, procedures and operating guidelines.

Reports to and assists the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Campus Planning.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or Related Field
• 5 Years full-time work experience in facility operations or maintenance
• 3 Years full-time work experience supervising/leading staff

• Facilities management industry certifications
• Master’s degree in a related field

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 12/08/2025

Review Date: 12/22/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $100,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin December 22, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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