Director, Maintenance & Grounds

Johnson County Community College•Overland Park, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Director, Maintenance & Grounds supports JCCC’s mission by planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of JCCC’s maintenance operations, including HVAC/building automation, life safety systems, electrical, plumbing, utilities, grounds, and transportation. The incumbent provides leadership to departmental staff, oversees projects and preventive maintenance, manages budgets and vendor contracts, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives operational efficiency across JCCC’s facilities.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant trade experience or trade certification in at least one of the following areas: Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC/building automation, life safety systems, transportation or grounds with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and training to departmental staff and Maintenance Supervisors.
Coach team members, implement disciplinary actions, and evaluate performance to ensure effective operations across HVAC, electrical/plumbing, grounds, and transportation teams.
Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews.
Work with the Executive Director on strategic departmental planning and develop policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Plan, manage, and oversee crafts, trades, landscape, and facilities projects, including capital infrastructure and master plan initiatives.
Establish preventative maintenance schedules and manage energy usage across all buildings and systems.
Operates company vehicles as required for maintenance and grounds operations.
Develop, implement, and monitor budgets for infrastructure, maintenance, grounds, and transportation.
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, track expenses, implement cost controls, and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings.
Ensure projects meet specifications, budgets, and licensing requirements.
Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, responding to regulatory issues and inspection findings.
Coordinate with campus stakeholders to assess needs, gather requirements, and provide updates on project and maintenance status.
Manage the facilities work order system (FAMIS 360) to optimize productivity and inform decision-making.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

Benefits

Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
And many more!