Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations at the Atlanta Campus. The role leads day‑to‑day facilities operations, guides preventive maintenance, and manages a multi‑million dollar budget to support teaching, research, and scholarship.

The director will mentor staff, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and implement innovative maintenance technologies while ensuring high standards and compliance with safety and risk practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field with seven years of experience.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per posting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the University's maintenance and operations.
• Develop proactive customer support to minimize response times and support teaching, scholarship, and research.
• Mentor and develop personnel to promote technical competency and growth.
• Develop and control the maintenance and operations budget (~$10,900,000).
• Implement preventive maintenance procedures and optimize in-house resources.
• Track HVAC control systems, energy conservation, and PM performance.
• Report PM tasks and major equipment status to the VP of Facilities Maintenance & Operations.
• Direct personnel activities including hiring, performance appraisals, and development.
• Lead adoption of current technologies for maintenance management.
• Serve as secondary daily contact for college/department facilities officers.
• Coordinate infra, maintenance, and design/construction hand-off procedures and guidelines.
• Lead building condition inspections and cost estimates for project planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Work order software

Safety & risk management knowledge

Academic setting experience

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Georgia State University is seeking a Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations at the Atlanta Campus. The role leads day‑to‑day facilities operations, guides preventive maintenance, and manages a multi‑million dollar budget to support teaching, research, and scholarship.

The director will mentor staff, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and implement innovative maintenance technologies while ensuring high standards and compliance with safety and risk practices.