Director of Maintenance Operations
UNC Charlotte
Full-Time
Closes on Sunday, October 11, 2026
Job Description
- Direct the daily operation, maintenance, repair, and reliability of the University's infrastructure and building systems.
- Lead and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, managers, technicians, and facilities professionals to deliver safe, reliable, and customer-focused services.
- Oversee the work management process, establishing standards for work prioritization, scheduling, performance, and service delivery.
- Manage departmental resources, including operating budgets, staffing, and maintenance priorities, to achieve operational objectives.
- Support the implementation of maintenance, asset management, and infrastructure renewal strategies in coordination with Engineering and Asset Management.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance throughout maintenance operations.
- Coordinate maintenance support for capital projects, infrastructure improvements, planned outages, and emergency response activities.
- Monitor operational performance using maintenance metrics, backlog management, and reliability indicators, and recommend improvements to enhance service and efficiency.
- Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality work, regulatory compliance, and adherence to University standards.
- Provide operational leadership and technical guidance to ensure the reliable, efficient, and sustainable operation of the University's facilities and infrastructure.