Associate Director of Maintenance

A special mission college within the Massachusetts state university system

Position:                                               Associate Director of Maintenance                                   

Posting:                              April 2024                       Start Date:   ASAP           

Position Number:              FY24-40

Application Deadline:      04 May 2024; Open Until Filled

Division:                             Academic Division

Union affiliation:              Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Supervision received:       Reports to the Director of Operations & Maintenance

Supervision exercised:     Supervises all subordinate facilities personnel including but not limited to building maintenance supervisor, grounds supervisor, locksmith, maintainers (buildings and dormitories), vehicle mechanic, grounds department, temporary help, cadet help, and outside contractors and/or consultants in their areas of responsibility.

General Statement Of Duties: 

• Lead, organize, manage and supervise all maintenance, custodial, and grounds operations of the Academy in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and Board of Higher Education policies and procedures.  Has primary responsibility for reports and interaction with federal, state and local agencies (Police, Fire, DEP, EPA, etc.)
• Develop and implement an annual comprehensive maintenance plan that is both corrective and preventive for the upkeep of all facilities, grounds and major facilities systems (HVAC, waste water, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural and fire prevention) of the Academy.  Provide an efficient work order system for repairs of facilities and equipment that ensures that all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion.  Recommend facility improvement and modernization to improve the systems, equipment and facilities of the Academy. 
• Review the annual budget with the Director of Operations & Maintenance, ensuring all aspects can be attained and implement.
• Develop a custodial services plan for each building that outlines the tasks and expectations for the custodial employees (“Maintainers”), indicating a detailed daily and periodic schedule for cleaning and simple repairs of the facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections for all Academy facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure that high standards for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety are maintained.  Recommend to the Vice President of Operations any improvements needed.
• Ensure all in-house aspects of construction, renovations, alteration, repairs and operation of all physical facilities are executed properly.  Work with the Vice President of Operations to ensure that all project work is performed as required by all Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Perform required written evaluations of Administrators and classified personnel under the department’s jurisdiction. Deals with all union and personnel matters relative to the department in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• Ensure correct utilization and accountability of requisitions/purchase order system and chargeback system for supplies and fuels used by other campus departments.
• Work collaboratively with the Environmental, Health & Safety Office of all Haz Mat situations, remedies and actions for the Academy.
• Oversees Fleet Management.
• Responsible for administering and programming security card systems on campus.
• Responsible for the Facilities Work Order System.
• Serves on the Union/Management Safety Committee
• Responsible for on-call emergency situations and response
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree
• In-depth knowledge of the operations, maintenance, repair, and improvements to physical buildings and grounds.
• Professional experience in the management of multiple personnel.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and/or the modeling of inclusive behaviors.

Salary:     $75,000-82,000.   The Academy offers generous benefits policies and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt under the FLSA.