Director, Operations & Maintenance

Towson University•Towson, MD

About The Position

Directs and oversees the daily operations of the Power Plant, Plumbing Shop, Area Maintenance Shops, Trades Maintenance, Landscape Services, Material Management, and a multitude of service contractors. Plans and schedules near and long-term maintenance and repair projects. Institutes and maintains preventive and predicted maintenance programs for building equipment and utility systems. Operates and monitors the effective and efficient delivery of services. Sets standards for workmanship and productivity. Plans, coordinates, and supervises Facilities Management support of special events. Administers the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) operating budgets. Participates in capital and major projects representing O&M, providing input and review comments, leading commissioning efforts, assisting in building and utility design standards, etc. Establishes O&M policies and procedures for personnel-related issues and maintenance activities. Makes decisions regarding equipment replacement vs. repair. Manages the daily operation of all campus heating, water, steam, sewer, natural gas, and electrical utility systems and associated equipment.Plans, coordinates and schedules maintenance outages and shutdowns. Supports energy conservation and efficiency measures as developed with the Director of Energy. Reviews programs, schematics, specifications, and drawings for construction of capital projects. Interpret and enforce compliance with the plans and specifications, and coordinates contractors with maintenance personnel and campus activities. Coordinate emergency response for weather and other campus emergencies. Responds immediately to emergency situations involving or affecting building and utility systems during “off-hours” to evaluate conditions, plan corrective actions, and direct restoration of service in a safe and timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Ten years’ experience with five years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills are necessary to be effective in this position.
Ability to work independently and yet be an effective team leader and team member.
Successful candidates should possess strong computer skills, strong public speaking, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Higher Education Facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the daily operations of the Power Plant, Plumbing Shop, Area Maintenance Shops, Trades Maintenance, Landscape Services, Material Management, and a multitude of service contractors.
Plans and schedules near and long-term maintenance and repair projects.
Institutes and maintains preventive and predicted maintenance programs for building equipment and utility systems.
Operates and monitors the effective and efficient delivery of services.
Sets standards for workmanship and productivity.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises Facilities Management support of special events.
Administers the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) operating budgets.
Participates in capital and major projects representing O&M, providing input and review comments, leading commissioning efforts, assisting in building and utility design standards, etc.
Establishes O&M policies and procedures for personnel-related issues and maintenance activities.
Makes decisions regarding equipment replacement vs. repair.
Manages the daily operation of all campus heating, water, steam, sewer, natural gas, and electrical utility systems and associated equipment.
Plans, coordinates and schedules maintenance outages and shutdowns.
Supports energy conservation and efficiency measures as developed with the Director of Energy.
Reviews programs, schematics, specifications, and drawings for construction of capital projects.
Interpret and enforce compliance with the plans and specifications, and coordinates contractors with maintenance personnel and campus activities.
Coordinate emergency response for weather and other campus emergencies.
Responds immediately to emergency situations involving or affecting building and utility systems during “off-hours” to evaluate conditions, plan corrective actions, and direct restoration of service in a safe and timely manner.