What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Maintenance position at Wallace Community College?
Position Summary
The Director of Maintenance position manages general maintenance duties and provides leadership in the areas of facilities maintenance and repair; contract and vendor relations; campus cleanliness; structural integrity and safety; and campus purchasing for maintenance. The position supervises and directs maintenance and custodial personnel in full scope, multi-trade facilities, maintenance, and service activities to include comprehensive evaluation and maintenance of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, and elevators.
POSTING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C2 (range: $77,611 - $120,3461).
ANTICIPATED START DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2025
This position will be based initially at Wallace in Dothan, Alabama.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilities Maintenance & Operations
- Lead maintenance staff across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and other trades.
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance plans.
- Oversee all maintenance activities using the college’s work order system.
- Provide technical guidance and direct emergency repairs.
- Interpret blueprints, policies, and job orders to assign work effectively.
- Schedule routine maintenance activities (e.g., painting, pressure washing, pest control).
- Assign tasks, manage workflow, and maintain adequate coverage, including during holidays or emergencies.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.
- Manage staff schedules, approve leave requests, and handle disciplinary actions.
- Support employee growth through coaching, training, and travel support for conferences.
- Coordinate work with external contractors as needed.
- Prepare estimates and documentation for maintenance, service, and construction contracts.
- Monitor contractor performance, certify work completion, and approve invoices.
- Ensure compliance with Alabama Bid Law, Public Works Law, and Building Commission procedures.
- Coordinate safety and fire inspections with local authorities.
- Manage program budgets, submit annual allocation requests, and approve expenditures.
- Develop, manage, and monitor maintenance and custodial budgets.
- Procure materials, supplies, and services efficiently.
- Track expenditures and adjust budgets based on needs.
- Collaborate with Business Office on surplus sales and asset disposal.
- Monitor utility usage and expenses.
- Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
- Ensure continuity of service and resolve outages promptly.
- Enforce safety protocols and complete incident reports.
- Investigate hazards and ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in college construction and renovation projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
- Five (5) years’ supervisor experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or related engineering area is required.
- Ability to work non-standard and extended hours is required.
- Previous work experience in an educational setting is preferred.
- Advanced certification in facilities maintenance/management such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM), Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Certified Project Manager (CPM), etc. is preferred.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The President will appoint an Advisory and Interview Committee to include representatives of the College faculty and staff. This committee will employ appropriate procedures, including the review of application packets, interview, and demonstration of competency, to determine which applicants are to be recommended to the President for further consideration. From all the applications received, an advisory committee will select the applicants to be interviewed.
Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no laterthan 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:
- Completed Wallace Community College employment application
- Current Resume
- Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum requirements.
- Employment verification letter(s) verifying five (5) years’ supervisor experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or related engineering area. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title, and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. *ONLY when an applicant has a legitimate reason for not obtaining written verification by their own efforts, such as if the business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts, and if that is not available, you may submit pay stubs or W-2 forms to confirm the five years experience.
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Appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process, but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned, and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.
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IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519)
PLEASE NOTE:
- ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED.It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
334-556-2519
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
- When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
- All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
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In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.
Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Salary : $77,611 - $1,203,461