Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: Administrative Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty and staff.

About the Position:

Ready for your next career move? Then become part of the George Mason patriot team. As a State employee of Virginia, you'll have the opportunity to work on our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land.

We’ve got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Our leadership team will trust that you will get the job done.George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?Great benefits for you…

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family…

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

The Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations manages and directs, through subordinate supervisors and staff, the technical and administrative aspects of several operating divisions and offices including multiple Zones that include mechanical, electrical, life-safety, architectural and grounds trades groups and night operations group to provide maintenance and repair services to the buildings and their utilities distribution systems in an efficient, economical and safe manner for the University community. Included are two self-sustaining maintenance groups at satellite campuses in addition to the primary group at the main campus.

In addition, the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations is responsible for and ensures proper oversight and efficient operations of our vehicle and equipment fleet, elevator, and project management programs.

Responsibilities:

Administration and Planning

• Plans, organizes, manages and directs, through subordinate Managers, the technical and administrative functions of six maintenance and repair trades operating zones consisting of over 150 skilled personnel providing operation, service support, renovation, maintenance and repair services for the University buildings and grounds, including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and architectural systems;
• Directs and ensures proper oversight and efficient operations of the vehicle and equipment fleet, elevator, and project management programs and ensures proper regulatory and documentation compliance;
• Responsible for the development of the GMU Master Maintenance Program (MMP) and ensures satellite maintenance programs mirror the MMP and makes weekly visits to satellites to determine acceptable delivery of service and customer satisfaction;
• Develops and manages the Facilities Management environmental control and hazardous material programs to include asbestos remediation and abatement;
• Establishes and schedules work based upon force capabilities and seasonal needs;
• Determines what work can be accomplished with in-house resources and directs overload to contract service providers;
• Provides direction and guidance to work centers in the preparation of operations an