What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Maintenance Operations position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
Director of Maintenance Operations
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General Information
| Position Number | 009502 |
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| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Working Title | Director of Maintenance Operations |
| Position Designation | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type | Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year | 12 |
| Work Schedule | This position primarily works standard business hours; however, the Director of Maintenance Operations is expected to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 campus maintenance operations, emergency response, and planned outages. |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Division | Business Affairs |
| Department | Facilities Management (Adm) |
| Work Location | Facilities Operations Building (FOPS) |
| Salary Range | $115,000 - $130,000 |
| Primary Purpose of Department | The mission of Facilities Management is to provide a quality learning, research, and living environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the community by planning, building, operating, and maintaining the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. |
| Primary Purpose of Position | The Director of Maintenance Operations is responsible for overall leadership and comprehensive management of all campus maintenance and repair, ensuring excellence in quality, service, and support for the university community. The Director of Maintenance Reports to the Senior Director of Maintenance Operations & Engineering. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities | This position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of essential facility maintenance functions while ensuring compliance with health, life safety, and building codes, recommending priorities for needed repairs and renovations, management and development of departmental budgets and building of a culture of maintenance excellence while maintaining a high level of care and concern for people. The director oversees all building maintenance and repair shops including heating and air conditioning, general trades, electrical, lock shop (including key and card access), plumbing, preventative and predictive maintenance, fire systems and in-house renovations. This role also manages maintenance operations at The Dubois Center in downtown Charlotte and the NCRC campus in Kannapolis.
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| Minimum Education/Experience | Bachelor's degree and six years of direct trade and/or engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of leadership and/or supervisory experience in a technical field are required. |
| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses | Valid Driver's License |
| Preferred Certifications/Licenses | |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
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| Posting Open Date | 07/14/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | 07/28/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Proposed Hire Date | |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date | |
| Contact Information |
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- HERC Job Board
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Where did you learn about this posting?
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree and six years of direct trade and/or engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes, at least a bachelor's and six years of direct trade and/or engineering experience.
- Yes, an associate's degree and eight years of direct trade and/or engineering experience.
- Yes, a high school diploma and ten years of direct trade and/or engineering experience.
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Five years of leadership and/or supervisory experience in a technical field are required. Do you have this required experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one before the first day of hire?
- No
- Yes
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000