Assistant Director of Facilities for Dining Services

APPA; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

APPA in College Park, MD invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Facilities to lead maintenance, renovation, and facilities management across Dining Services. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of residential and retail dining facilities, production facilities, warehouses, and related systems.

The role includes budgeting and labor metrics, leading a diverse team including supervisors, HVAC/refrigeration staff, and trades, and driving regulatory compliance, sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years facilities/operations experience.
• 2+ years supervising or managing staff.
• Knowledge of building systems and operations requirements.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities operations.
• Oversee budgeting, labor, and financial metrics for facilities.
• Manage preventive maintenance, capital projects, and safety programs.
• Lead facilities staff, including supervisors, HVAC/refrigeration personnel, and trades.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking / Prioritization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of building systems

Computers and CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, and facilities management activities supporting Dining Services. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of residential dining facilities, retail dining locations, production facilities, warehouses, utility systems, fleet vehicles, and specialized food service equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for the financial management of the facilities operation including budgeting, labor, and all other relevant financial metrics.

The Assistant Director oversees facility planning, preventive maintenance, capital improvement projects, unit procurement, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and departmental safety programs while providing leadership to facilities management staff, including Physical Plant Superintendents, Facilities Supervisors, HVAC/Refrigeration personnel, skilled trades, and administrative support staff.

As a member of the Dining Services senior leadership team, this position develops long-range facilities strategies, manages multimillion-dollar maintenance and capital budgets, supports operational continuity, and ensures facilities align with the University's mission and strategic priorities.

Physical Demands:

This is an essential position, incumbent must report to work when the University is closed due to weather or other emergency conditions. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays based on campus events. Must be able to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions for extended periods of time, must be able to work in confined spaces, climb stairs and ladders and work in, around, over and under large equipment; must have manual dexterity to operate a variety of tools and to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Certifications:

Prince George’s County Maryland Food Service Manager Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Must have a driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of building systems.
• Knowledge of building operations requirements.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to use computers and be adept at using word-processing, spreadsheet and computer aided drafting (CAD) software.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Experience supporting higher education, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale food service operations.
• Experience managing commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration systems.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and energy management.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and food service equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of construction management principles and capital project administration.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HACCP, Health Department, NFPA, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, engineering drawings, and construction documents.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent project management abilities with experience coordinating multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus departments, contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facilities management software.

Required Application Materials: Cover letter and Resume

Best Consideration Date: November 12, 2026