Director of Grounds and Maintenance Operations

Position Description Director of Grounds and Maintenance Operations Hudson County Community College Office of Facilities Jersey City, New Jersey Reports To: Vice President of Business of Finance and Chief Financial Officer For internal Consideration Only Hudson is Home Hudson is Home is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued! Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams! Our Perks HCCC provides full-time employees with a strong, comprehensive benefits package that includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and up to $9,000 per year invested in your tuition reimbursement . Additionally, we also offer employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, flexible hybrid schedules (depending on the position), employee discount marketplace, auto and home insurance discounts and more. About This Role The Director of Grounds and Maintenance Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the College’s grounds, facilities maintenance, and related operational services. The position provides leadership and supervision to maintenance and grounds staff, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, ensures the safe, clean, and functional condition of campus facilities and grounds, and responds to operational and emergency needs. The position also coordinates work orders, maintenance projects, contractors, vendors, supplies, and equipment; monitors compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements; assists with budget and purchasing activities; and collaborates with College departments to address facilities and operational needs. The Director provides leadership, prioritizes work, allocates resources, and ensures continuity of essential facilities and grounds operations. What You’ll Do Facilities/grounds operations management: Supervising maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, building operations, or related campus facilities functions. Supervisory/management experience: Directing employees, assigning work, monitoring performance, scheduling, and handling staffing issues. Preventive and corrective maintenance: Experience coordinating repairs, inspections, maintenance schedules, and work orders for buildings, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure. Vendor/contractor management: Coordinating outside contractors, service providers, and maintenance agreements. Budget and purchasing experience: Managing operating budgets, reviewing expenditures, obtaining quotes, and overseeing purchases for maintenance and grounds operations. Safety and regulatory compliance: Experience with OSHA requirements, workplace safety, inspections, emergency procedures, and applicable building/environmental regulations. Project management: Coordinating facilities projects, renovations, repairs, moves, seasonal grounds work, or capital improvements. Emergency/after-hours operations: Responding to facilities emergencies, weatherevents, utility issues, security-related maintenance needs, and other urgent situations. Higher-education or institutional facilities experience: Particularly relevant if the position is responsible for a college campus or multiple campus locations. Use of facilities/work-order systems: Experience with computerized maintenancemanagement systems work-order tracking, inventory systems, or similar technology. Qualifications What You’ll Need Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in building and grounds maintenance. Three to five years of supervisory or management experience in facilities, maintenance, or grounds operations, such as a ground's supervisor, assistant facilities manager, maintenance coordinator, or a comparable position. Preferred Bachelor's degree Competencies And Skills Knowledge of principles and practices of facilities maintenance and grounds management. Knowledge of building systems, equipment maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and seasonal grounds operations. Ability to develop work schedules and establish priorities based on operational needs. Ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees. Ability to inspect work and evaluate compliance with established standards. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Ability to analyze operational problems and develop practical solutions. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare operational reports. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling personnel and operational matters. Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies, severe weather, or other urgent operational situations when necessary. Working Conditions The position requires regular work in both office and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, equipment, machinery, and other conditions associated with maintenance and grounds operations. The position may require occasional evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency work based on operational requirements. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically articulated in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties. Additionally, Hudson County Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Supplemental Information We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed information about employee benefits please visit: As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies. HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hudson County Community College