Facilities Maintenance Director

Babcock National Golf Club, located in Punta Gorda, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Facilities Maintenance Director! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Director provides leadership for maintenance, operations, and facilities planning. This role develops, implements, and manages programs for maintenance, repair, alteration, and new construction of community buildings and grounds. The Director represents the community in facility planning and development and oversees staffing, budgeting, contracting, compliance, and day-to-day program operations.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Operations:

* Lead department operations and continuous improvement of services (preventive maintenance, site repairs, facility utilization).

* Oversee maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings, grounds, equipment, and related special projects.

* Inspect construction, repair work, and maintenance tasks to ensure quality, compliance, and timely completion; approve inspection reports and payment requests.

* Manage construction and major renovation contracts to ensure work meets specifications, schedule, and budget.

* Support the Maintenance Division with technical guidance and policy/procedure development.

Planning & Capital Projects:

* Develop long-range facility plans, identify sites and timelines, and coordinate hiring of architects/consultants.

* Oversee preparation and review of mandated plans, studies, and reports (e.g., environmental

* impact reports, grant or permitting applications).

* Research and recommend materials, products, and regulatory changes that affect facilities and operations.

Financial & Administrative:

* Develop, monitor, and control department budgets, allocations, and expenditures.

* Prepare procurement documents, specifications, requests for proposals, and contract documents.

* Maintain accurate records and prepare reports, Board agenda items, and briefings.

Personnel & Community Engagement:

* Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff to maintain adequate staffing and productivity.

* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (General Manager, Property Managers, public agencies, advisory groups, vendors, contractors) to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

* Respond to inquiries from staff, community members, and agencies, and present information at meetings, workshops, and public forums.

Compliance & Safety:

* Ensure conformance with applicable laws, codes, policies, and regulations (ADA access, fire inspections, safety).

* Implement and monitor safety programs and site-specific compliance requirements.

Other:

* Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient and effective operation of the work unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, architecture, business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred.

* Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in grounds, custodial, facilities maintenance, construction, or related areas, including at least two years of supervisory experience in a public organization.

* Trade school certifications or continuing education in relevant disciplines are desirable.

* Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge:
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, funding/approval processes, and standard business practices related to facilities maintenance and construction. Journey-level familiarity with trades (carpentry, HVAC, electrical) is helpful.

* Skills:

Project and program planning, budget management, contract oversight, technical report preparation, and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

* Abilities:
Provide leadership and team building; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; prioritize and manage multiple projects under…