Director of Maintenance

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for directing, supervising, managing, and controlling all activities related to the Building Maintenance Trades. Establishes procedures and programs for increased operations effectiveness. Implements procedures that maintain project schedules and budgets. Coordinates and establishes work priorities and schedules. Participates in the development, recommendation, and administration of policies, procedures, and processes in support of departmental operations.

Responds to inquiries and requests for service from internal University departments. Inspects job sites and all campus buildings plans any needed maintenance, replacement, and repairs. Working independently and exercising goof judgement is essential to this job

The Facilities Division Employee Relations Advocate will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical employee relation consultations and resolutions. As well as, developing, promoting, and assisting in team building activities, incentives and recommendations. Working independently and exercising good judgement is essential to this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Essential Personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean-up required because of severe weather incidents. Maintenance personnel is essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.

Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Sr. VP of Facilities Management and/or the Assistant to the Sr. VP of Facilities Management.

Supervises all trades personnel under the Building Maintenance Department, including all Supervisors, Lead Technicians, and Technicians.

Coordinates and establishes work priorities and schedules.

Establishes procedures and programs for increased operations effectiveness.

Implements procedures that maintain project schedules and budgets.

Provides project estimates.

Works with other project coordinators and teams to determine installation schedules, etc.

Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.

Determines personnel and subcontractor requirements for contractor construction programs.

Ensures crew has knowledge of all safety procedures and is provided with essential safety products, as well as making sure all safety procedures are followed and always enforced.

Conducts unannounced quality and safety inspections on a regular basis.

Ensure all functions are in accordance with operational plans for safety, fire prevention, emergency evacuation, and mishaps.

Ensure all functions are in accordance with operational plans for building design, maintenance, and construction.

Conducts employee evaluations and approves all personnel actions.

Reviews ongoing costs to ensure operations are accomplished within the assigned budget.

Requisitions all needed materials/ supplies on time to meet set scheduled deadlines.

Provides Technical guidance to resolve construction problems.

Analyze and reads blueprints, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements, sequence of construction renovation assignments, and personnel needs.

Coordinates design changes with Sr. VP of Facilities Management.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.

Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for 100+ staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 10+ years of related experience required in the Building Maintenance and/or Real Estate Management field, and/ or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters or Journeyman Certificate for such as property manager, real estate management, carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC mechanic, or other similar qualifications preferred but not required. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it. Must be detailed oriented, strong organizational skills and well-developed communications skills.
• ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
• Communication and Comprehension
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Problem Solving
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities
• Often required to travel to local and off campus locations.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities Occasionally required to travel to on and off campus locations.
• Required to be able stand and walk to move around campus for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and perform duties of the Building Maintenance trade. Indoor and outdoor in typical Virginia climate.
• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours when needed.
• Ability to use the telephone and computer to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled and/or construction space setting.  It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
• Driving Requirements
• Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.  Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
• Time Type
• Full time
• Location
• Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$95,000.00 - $130,000.00

military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.

The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.