Head of Campus Facilities & Operations

Waterman Communities, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterman Village in Mount Dora, Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Facility Services to provide strategic leadership and oversee campus operations including plant, maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry.

This leadership role ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and staff while directing budgets, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, capital projects, and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership in facility operations.
• Experience managing multiple departments, supervisors, and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety.
• Experience overseeing vendors and capital projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies after hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and oversight of Plant Operations, Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Laundry.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental managers and staff.
• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Develop staffing plans and schedules to ensure campus coverage.
• Promote a positive work environment emphasizing safety and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for building systems.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance requests and after-hours response.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with fire and life safety requirements.
• Maintain budgets, vendor contracts, and capital projects.
• Oversee renovations and facility upgrades; manage costs and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Mgmt / Eng / Business

Job description

Waterman Village in Mount Dora, Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Facility Services to provide strategic leadership and oversee campus operations including plant, maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry.

This leadership role ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and staff while directing budgets, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, capital projects, and vendor relations.