Director of Maintenance Services

Director of Maintenance Services

Posting Number: req
25365 Department: Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services Department Website Link: University Facility Services Location: Tucson Campus Address: Tucson, AZ USA

The University is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Director of Maintenance Services to lead the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of approximately 13 million square feet of university property. This includes academic buildings, research laboratories, food service facilities, athletic facilities, and other institutional spaces.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Direct, supervise, and develop a large team of skilled trades professionals across disciplines.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of research labs, restaurant spaces, classrooms, and administrative spaces.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations of all building systems and utility infrastructure.
• Direct supervisor of the following shops:
  Renovations, Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Paint/Sign, Welding/Sheet Metal, Roofing, Special Projects (maintenance, deferred maintenance), and Work Control.

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets.
• Implement long-range maintenance plans and capital renewal strategies, including preventative maintenance and deferred maintenance. Ensure inspections are completed in buildings throughout campus and outside properties.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction and Capital Projects teams on renovations and new construction.
• Oversee all warranty work with new buildings and renovations.
• Provide technical input and review during design and construction phases.

• Manage staff, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA, EPA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

• Knowledge of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and local codes.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a drive to complete all work on time and on budget.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and routine details.
• Ability to develop and maintain a high performing team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills, MS Excel, and email.
• Strong customer service skills and communications.
• Ability to read and interpret code related requirements in documents such as University of Arizona codes, ordinances adopted fire codes and standards, reports, plans and other documents.
• Ability to perform math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, fire flow, fire protection systems, plans, review occupancy load and egress locations determined by calculations and formulas including equations, geometry, algebra, powers, and volume measurements and hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to write clear organized documents.
• Ability to manage stressful, negative interactions with high levels of tact and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Out of town and weekend work required.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Seven years of related work experience,…