Assistant Director, Maintenance & Operations

Florida Gulf Coast University • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations at Florida Gulf Coast University is responsible for providing operational direction and oversight for all maintenance activities related to university housing facilities. This role involves managing maintenance operations, overseeing renovations and capital projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Assistant Director will also supervise staff, manage budgets, and act as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery.

Requirements

• Eight years of directly related full-time experience or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary and serve on an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Professional full-time experience providing operational direction and oversight of the maintenance of residential housing facilities in a higher education setting.
• Experience managing and operating garden-style apartments and traditional student housing units in a university setting.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising full-time and part-time workers.
• Experience working with a wide range of vendors including custodial services, landscape services, pest control services, and fire detection/suppression maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with the maintenance and operation of 2-ton HVAC units and chill water air handlers.
• Experience with life safety alarm systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational direction and oversees maintenance operations of assigned physical facilities.
• Oversees renovations and capital projects.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to skilled and professional staff and student workers.
• Acts as a liaison between vendors, partners, and university departments to ensure services are provided timely and efficiently.
• Maintains budgets including monitoring expenses, researching purchase options, preparing requisitions, and reconciling invoices.
• Complies with applicable safety regulations and policies.
• Assists in the implementation of existing guidelines, policies, and procedures; recommends new or improved guidelines, policies, and/or procedures.
• Supervises full-time staff, including approving time off, conducting performance reviews, and setting up annual goals.
• Fields questions from residents and parents regarding updates and progress of work in the halls.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree