Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance position.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission
  for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions
  to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
  to support growing families

Salary Range: $88,000 to $110,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance is a highly operational role responsible for the coordination, execution, and oversight of daily maintenance activities across the University's building systems and trades. This position ensures reliable building performance, regulatory compliance, and effective work execution. This position directly manages the work of in-house maintenance staff and a select group of contracted services personnel performing electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and locksmith duties.

While the Director of Facilities Maintenance maintains overall organizational leadership and drives strategic initiatives, this role focuses on implementing operational priorities, supporting supervisors, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery. The Assistant Director serves as the primary operational partner to the Sr. Director and acts on their behalf when assigned.

Position requires exceptional teamwork and will serve as a key contributor on the Facilities Maintenance Team.

This position requires participation in on-call rotation and the ability to respond to after-hours and emergency situations as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Daily Maintenance Operations:
Oversee daily maintenance and repair operations across Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing), Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Locksmith services. Coordinate workflow, prioritize work orders, and allocate labor to support timely, efficient service delivery. Provide leadership and technical oversight to supervisors and in-house staff, including performance management and professional development. Conduct periodic quality-control inspections to ensure work is completed safely, consistently, and to established standards.

Preventive Maintenance Program:
Develop, implement, and maintain a preventive maintenance program for building systems, equipment, interiors, architectural components, and related infrastructure, using manufacturer recommendations, code requirements, asset criticality, operational history, and seasonal needs to establish maintenance standards and frequencies.

Execution of Maintenance Projects:
Manage and coordinate small to mid-scale maintenance projects, renovations, and infrastructure improvements. Develop scope of work and coordinate scheduling with internal staff and contractors. Track project progress, costs, and completion to ensure alignment with departmental expectations. Support implementation of capital renewal plan through accurate documentation of completed work and system updates.

Life Safety, Repairs & Compliance:
Ensure fire protection, life-safety, and other critical building systems remain operational, properly…