Assistant Director of Facilities

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

7d • $110,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, and facilities management activities supporting Dining Services. The position ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of residential and retail dining locations, production facilities, warehouses, utility systems, fleet vehicles, and specialized food service equipment. It is also responsible for facilities-operation financial management, including budgeting, labor, and related financial metrics.

The Assistant Director oversees facility planning, preventive maintenance, capital improvement projects, unit procurement, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and departmental safety programs. The role leads facilities management staff, including Physical Plant Superintendents, Facilities Supervisors, HVAC/Refrigeration personnel, skilled trades, and administrative support staff.

As a member of the Dining Services senior leadership team, the Assistant Director develops long-range facilities strategies, manages multimillion-dollar maintenance and capital budgets, supports operational continuity, and ensures facilities align with the University's mission and strategic priorities. This is an essential position requiring attendance when the University is closed due to weather or other emergencies, and a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays based on campus events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.
• Two years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of building systems and building operations requirements.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to use computers and word-processing, spreadsheet, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
• Prince George’s County Maryland Food Service Manager Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Driver’s license valid in Maryland with fewer than 5 points.
• Ability to report to work when the University is closed due to weather or other emergency conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on campus events.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions for extended periods, in confined spaces, and around, over, and under large equipment; ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Manual dexterity to operate a variety of tools and ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting higher education, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale food service operations.
• Experience managing commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration systems.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and energy management.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and food service equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of construction management principles and capital project administration.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HACCP, Health Department, NFPA, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, engineering drawings, and construction documents.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent project management abilities, including coordinating multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus departments, contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facilities management software.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, and facilities management activities supporting Dining Services.
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of dining facilities, production facilities, warehouses, utility systems, fleet vehicles, and specialized food service equipment.
• Manage facilities-operation finances, including budgets, labor, and other relevant financial metrics.
• Oversee facility planning, preventive maintenance, capital improvement projects, unit procurement, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and departmental safety programs.
• Lead facilities management staff, including Physical Plant Superintendents, Facilities Supervisors, HVAC/Refrigeration personnel, skilled trades, and administrative support staff.
• Develop long-range facilities strategies and manage maintenance and capital budgets.
• Support operational continuity and ensure facilities align with the University's mission and strategic priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior