Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary Statement:

The Assistant Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, and facilities management activities supporting Dining Services. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of residential dining facilities, retail dining locations, production facilities, warehouses, utility systems, fleet vehicles, and specialized food service equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for the financial management of the facilities operation including budgeting, labor, and all other relevant financial metrics.

The Assistant Director oversees facility planning, preventive maintenance, capital improvement projects, unit procurement, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and departmental safety programs while providing leadership to facilities management staff, including Physical Plant Superintendents, Facilities Supervisors, HVAC/Refrigeration personnel, skilled trades, and administrative support staff.

As a member of the Dining Services senior leadership team, this position develops long-range facilities strategies, manages multimillion-dollar maintenance and capital budgets, supports operational continuity, and ensures facilities align with the University's mission and strategic priorities.

Physical Demands:

This is an essential position, incumbent must report to work when the University is closed due to weather or other emergency conditions. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays based on campus events. Must be able to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions for extended periods of time, must be able to work in confined spaces, climb stairs and ladders and work in, around, over and under large equipment; must have manual dexterity to operate a variety of tools and to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Certifications:

Prince George’s County Maryland Food Service Manager Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Must have a driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven (7) years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of building systems. Knowledge of building operations requirements. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. Ability to use computers and be adept at using word-processing, spreadsheet and computer aided drafting (CAD) software.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Experience supporting higher education, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale food service operations. 
• Experience managing commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration systems. 
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and energy management.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and food service equipment. 
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). 
• Knowledge of construction management principles and capital project administration. 
• Knowledge of OSHA, HACCP, Health Department, NFPA, and environmental regulations. 
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, engineering drawings, and construction documents. 
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills. 
• Excellent project management abilities with experience coordinating multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. 
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus departments, contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and executive leadership. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and facilities management software. 

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter and Resume

 

Best Consideration Date:

November 12, 2026

 

Posting Close Date:

N/A

 

Open Until Filled:

 Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

VPSA-Dining Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$110,000.00- $132,000.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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