Head of Campus Maintenance & Operations

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Superintendent of Maintenance to oversee daily maintenance operations at Armstrong Savannah and Liberty Hinesville campuses. Manage budgets, lead the maintenance team, and ensure safe, compliant services across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in related work with supervisory responsibility, and a strong focus on safety and reliability of campus infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or six (6) years of related work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee maintenance operations, including policy development, service prioritization, quality inspections, and scheduling of services for campus departments.
• Develop, implement, and manage departmental budgets, equipment replacement plans, inventory controls, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead departmental workforce planning by hiring, training, evaluating performance, and addressing staffing and development needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards by implementing departmental safety programs and promoting safe work practices.
• Provide technical expertise and coordinate maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction-related activities with campus stakeholders and Facilities departments.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance, while controlling costs and expenditures associated with maintenance operations.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs, support special events, represent the department to the campus community, and prepare operational reports for leadership

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or related work experience

Job description

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Superintendent of Maintenance to oversee daily maintenance operations at Armstrong Savannah and Liberty Hinesville campuses. Manage budgets, lead the maintenance team, and ensure safe, compliant services across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in related work with supervisory responsibility, and a strong focus on safety and reliability of campus infrastructure.