Director of Grounds and Maintenance Operations

Hudson County Community College•All Locations, NJ

About The Position

The Director of Grounds and Maintenance Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of the College’s grounds, facilities maintenance, and related operational services. The Director leads and supervises maintenance and grounds staff, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensures campus facilities and grounds remain safe, clean, and functional. The role responds to operational and emergency needs; coordinates work orders, maintenance projects, contractors, vendors, supplies, and equipment; monitors compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements; assists with budgeting and purchasing; and collaborates with College departments on facilities and operational needs. The Director provides leadership, prioritizes work, allocates resources, and ensures continuity of essential facilities and grounds operations. The position requires regular work in office and outdoor environments and may involve varying weather, noise, dust, equipment, machinery, and other conditions associated with maintenance and grounds operations. Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency work may be required based on operational needs. The College may revise the position description and may assign duties reasonably incidental to the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of hands-on experience in building and grounds maintenance.
Three to five years of supervisory or management experience in facilities, maintenance, or grounds operations.
Knowledge of facilities maintenance and grounds management principles and practices.
Knowledge of building systems, equipment maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and seasonal grounds operations.
Ability to develop work schedules and set priorities based on operational needs.
Ability to supervise and motivate employees, inspect work, and evaluate compliance with established standards.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, analyze operational problems, and develop practical solutions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare operational reports.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling personnel and operational matters.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies, severe weather, or other urgent operational situations when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Higher-education or institutional facilities experience, especially responsibility for a college campus or multiple campus locations.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, work-order tracking, inventory systems, or similar technology.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day grounds, facilities maintenance, and related operational services.
Lead and supervise maintenance and grounds staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, scheduling, and addressing staffing matters.
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, including repairs, inspections, maintenance schedules, and work orders for buildings, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure.
Ensure campus facilities and grounds are safe, clean, and functional.
Coordinate maintenance projects, renovations, repairs, moves, seasonal grounds work, and capital improvements.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, service providers, and maintenance agreements.
Monitor compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including workplace safety, inspections, emergency procedures, and applicable building and environmental regulations.
Assist with operating budgets, expenditure reviews, quotes, purchasing, and resource allocation.
Respond to facilities emergencies, severe weather, utility issues, security-related maintenance needs, and other urgent operational situations.
Collaborate with College departments to address facilities and operational needs.
Maintain records and prepare operational reports, and use work-order, maintenance, or inventory systems as applicable.