Maintenance and Grounds Manager

Maintenance and Grounds Manager at Walla Walla Community College

Location: Walla Walla, WA |
Department: BUSINESS SERVICES |
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Job Type: Full‑time |
Salary: $82,104.00 – $92,893.00 annually

Job Overview: The Maintenance and Grounds Manager serves as the first‑line supervisor responsible for the effective oversight and operation of the Maintenance and Grounds Department, ensuring the proper care, upkeep, and functionality of all college facilities through strategic planning and daily management of department activities.

• Manage a team of 8-10 technicians, delegating responsibilities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of preventive, predictive, and on‑call services.
• Ensure team members are properly trained and consistently follow safety protocols and established procedures.
• Develop, direct, and maintain a comprehensive campus‑wide preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance and turf management program, utilizing the institutional work‑order system.
• Establish departmental priorities and coordinate team activities to deliver campus‑wide repair and maintenance services.
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders (faculty, staff, students) to prioritize needs, monitor work progress, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Conduct initial assessments of equipment/system failures and customer complaints; coordinate solutions with stakeholders and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with the Safety Manager to ensure compliance with training and regulatory requirements (local, state, federal).
• Maintain knowledge of major building systems to support technicians and building personnel.
• Direct seasonal campus turf and landscape maintenance plans. Adjust plans as necessary based on soil evaluation.
• Oversee campus irrigation network to balance watering schedules for turf health balanced with water conservation.
• Stay informed on best practices in higher education maintenance support services.
• Administer and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage activities, including scheduling preventive maintenance, tracking work orders, managing inventory and assets for HVAC, Building Automation System (BAS), and facilities systems;
• Analyze CMMS data to improve efficiency and identify recurring issues; ensure accurate documentation for compliance and reporting; and train staff to effectively utilize the CMMS for operational success.
• Oversee the operation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems to ensure optimal comfort, air quality, and system performance.
• Oversee service maintenance contracts for compliance with specifications and cost agreements.
• Manage the BAS to monitor, control, and optimize building systems, including HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management.
• Develop and implement strategies for energy efficiency and cost‑effective operation of HVAC and BAS.
• Ensure critical systems (e.g., fire suppression, exit lighting) are operational and compliant with current codes.
• Serve as liaison with the Walla Walla Fire Department for inspections and compliance reporting.
• Direct annual maintenance programs, including seasonal testing, start‑up, and shutdown procedures for mechanical and irrigation systems.
• Monitor stakeholder satisfaction with maintenance services and take action to improve service quality and communication.
• Build, lead, and develop teams aligned with organizational goals.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage staff; conduct performance appraisals and resolve workplace concerns.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain associated records and reports.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Schedule inspections for elevators, boilers, and pressure vessels with state agencies.
• Manage compliance with state regulations for pesticide usage and tracking, refrigerant usage and clean buildings compliance reporting.
• Recommend projects for internal completion or outsourcing based on scope and cost.
• Operate trucks, lifts, tractors, and attachments as needed.
• Communicate matters involving personnel and facilities in a current and timely manner with the Director of Facilities.
• Direct snow removal and ice abatement during…