What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Maintenance, Grounds & Project Management position at Northampton Community College?
The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.
We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.
NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
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Director, Maintenance, Grounds & Project Management~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please note that this position will remain open until filled.
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Director, Maintenance, Grounds & Project Management
The Director of Maintenance, Grounds & Project Management provides leadership and oversight for two campuses including maintenance operations, grounds services, and capital projects. This position ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of campus facilities while managing renovations, deferred maintenance initiatives, and new construction projects. This position reports to the Executive Director of Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise maintenance and grounds personnel, including scheduling, performance oversight, and time approval
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems and infrastructure
- Manage renovation and capital improvement projects from planning through completion
- Monitor departmental budgets, approve invoices, and oversee procurement of supplies
- Collaborate with the Executive Director of Facilities to support institutional priorities and long-range facilities planning
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and institutional policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field from an institution accredited by a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-approved accreditor
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience, including four (4) years in a supervisory role
- At least two (2) years of budget oversight experience
- Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an administrative leadership team
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to shape the operational excellence and long-term development of campus facilities while leading a dedicated team committed to supporting student success and institutional growth.
Benefits Snapshot
The College offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off - up to 25 days' vacation/floating, 10 sick days, four (4) day workweeks during summer, paid holidays (including a week break between Christmas and New Year's) - among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits.