Trades Director, Facilities Management [R0153975]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD
•$116,700 - $133,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Maintenance provides strategic and operational leadership for facilities maintenance and construction management across UNLV’s Maryland and Shadow Lane Campuses. The Director ensures facilities, building systems, infrastructure, equipment, and assets are safe, reliable, compliant, functional, and maintained to institutional standards. The position oversees approximately 100 employees, a $15 million operating budget, project budgets up to $10 million, and key engineering, maintenance, project management, and support personnel. The role encompasses HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, building automation, fire and life safety, access control, elevators, contracted services, and related facility operations. The Director establishes priorities, develops maintenance and capital strategies, evaluates staffing needs and resources, and oversees deferred maintenance, renovations, infrastructure, and capital projects. The position collaborates with university leadership, campus stakeholders, regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants while integrating daily operations with long-term asset management, sustainability, energy efficiency, risk management, and institutional priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Architectural/Engineering disciplines, Construction or Project Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • 2–4 years of management or supervisory experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in the job area.
  • Credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.
  • No visa sponsorship is provided.

Nice To Haves

  • Certification in facilities management or related fields from industry trade organizations, such as APPA, ASHE, IFMA, AFE, AEE, BOMA, or PHCC.
  • Examples of preferred certifications include CFM, CHFM, CMMP, CEFP, and LEED.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities maintenance and construction management across the Maryland and Shadow Lane Campuses.
  • Ensure facilities, building systems, infrastructure, equipment, and assets are safe, reliable, compliant, functional, and maintained to institutional standards.
  • Oversee approximately 100 employees, a $15 million operating budget, project budgets up to $10 million, and key engineering, maintenance, project management, and support personnel.
  • Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, building automation, fire and life safety, access control, elevators, contracted services, and related facility operations.
  • Establish priorities and develop maintenance and capital strategies.
  • Evaluate staffing needs and resources.
  • Oversee deferred maintenance, renovations, infrastructure, and capital projects.
  • Collaborate with university leadership, campus stakeholders, regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
  • Integrate daily operations with long-term asset management, sustainability, energy efficiency, risk management, and institutional priorities.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs
  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts
  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts
  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus
  • Wellness programming at no cost
  • Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive onboarding program
  • Support and resources for veteran applicants
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