Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations
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Work type: Administrative & Professional Faculty
Location: Radford
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades
Title: Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations
Application Review Date: November 12, 2026
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations' primary responsibility will be leadership and oversight of Departments and Shops within Facilities Management, including Electrical, Life Safety, Networking, Plumbing, Preventive Maintenance, HVAC, Grounds, Housekeeping, Central Power Plant, Trash and Recycling, Carpentry, Locks/Access Control, Paint, Roofing, and Masonry. The Director leads a team of Assistant Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Coordinators in the performance and completion of required tasks and outcomes. This position is responsible for emphasizing the Department's Mission Statement. Additionally, this position will be responsible for prioritizing Budget and Resource Management, Energy Management, Fire and Life Safety functions, Infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and Long-Term Planning. This position will direct and lead staff in the execution of improvements and renovation projects performed to University Facilities.
This position is designated as essential personnel.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, or a related field or a bachelor's degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience to a master's degree. Experience supervising managers, supervisors, and diverse work teams. Demonstrated success in employee leadership, organizational development, and workforce management. Experience managing budgets, staffing resources, and operational performance. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Considerable knowledge of building construction and building systems. Considerable knowledge of site development and construction. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies including students, faculty and staff. This individual must also demonstrate the ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Professional certifications such as:
• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience implementing organizational change and service improvement initiatives.
Employment Conditions: This position is designated as essential personnel.
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position 100% telework: No
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00, some evenings and weekends
Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
Department: FM Maint & Oper
Salary: $113,000 - $149,000
Department Contact Name: Jennifer Hendrix
Department Contact Phone: 540-831-7800
Department Contact Email: jhendrix7@radford.edu
Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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