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San José State University · 2 months ago

Senior Director of Maintenance and Operations

San Jose, CA

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

San José State University is seeking a Senior Director of Maintenance & Operations to provide strategic leadership and management oversight for building and grounds maintenance across its campus. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation and sustainability of facilities, leading a large team, and collaborating with various departments to align operations with university priorities.

Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for all maintenance and operational services including building trades, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, custodial, grounds, automotive, recycling, and moving services

Oversee and ensure full utilization of the computerized maintenance management system to plan, schedule, track, and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs

Direct the development and implementation of deferred maintenance and capital renewal plans using data-driven strategies that optimize resources and minimize lifecycle costs

Collaborate with Planning, Design & Construction on capital investment planning and ensure compliance with all design, permitting, and code requirements

Develop and manage operating budgets, service level plans, and performance metrics to ensure effective resource utilization and accountability

Provide strategic leadership in sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green operational practices

Lead personnel management for over 200 staff members including recruitment, evaluation, development, labor relations, and team engagement

Serve as a key liaison with campus stakeholders to promote customer service excellence, responsiveness, and clear communication

Ensure departmental compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations

Direct emergency preparedness, response, and business continuity planning within Maintenance & Operations

Qualification

Facilities operations managementBudget developmentEnergy managementSustainability initiativesBuilding systems knowledgeMaintenance project planningPublic contracting lawsTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsCustomer service focusInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities management, construction management, business or a related field OR which may be obtained through equivalent experience such as might be obtained through ten years of supervisory experience

Ten years of supervisory experience and five years of senior leadership experience within a multi-faceted facilities maintenance organization

Demonstrated management experience leading and overseeing technical operations and services common to a multi-faceted facilities maintenance organization including resources planning

Preferred

Prefer registration as a professional Engineer

Prefer CEFP certification through the Association of Physical Plant Administrators and/or CFM certification through the international Facilities Management Association

Supervisory experience within a collective bargaining and represented staff environment

Experience planning and implementing deferred maintenance and utility infrastructure projects

Experience in maintenance and operational management of a State facility, College or University, or other multi-facility complex