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Maintenance and Operations Manager

Kern Community College District

Maintenance and Operations Manager

Kern Community College District

Salary: $110,679.78 - $156,387.63 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY24-2501346

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Basic Function

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Maintenance and Operations Manager is responsible for managing departmental responsibilities that support the effective operations of the Maintenance and Operations department.

Representative Duties

• Plan, organize, and direct activities and operations involved in cleaning and maintenance of college buildings and facilities, including classrooms, lounges, offices, restrooms, hallways, and athletic facilities; oversee the collection and disposal of waste materials, to include hazardous waste.

• Manage and monitor assigned college systems entrusted to the division, including the operation of the energy management system (EMS), door lock access system, key records, work order system, inventory, and irrigation scheduling system. Also oversee programs such as events, collegiate sports activities, and outside use of facilities,

• Supervise assigned personnel, including development and evaluation of all support staff.

• Coordinate the safety-training program for all department staff and maintain appropriate records.

• Coordinate inspections and maintain accurate records in areas including elevators, ADA compliance, and fire alarm systems. Make sure all safety, sanitary, and security regulations for the division are met.

• Participate in meetings and conferences related to college events within the assigned area; disseminate information, coordinate set ups and implement schedules; follow up on action items, and develop program reports as needed.

• Work with event planning teams and others to make sure all campus and community events are scheduled, set-up, and staffed appropriately.

• Manage preparation and clean up for events, respond to campus emergencies and other maintenance/operation malfunctions, and provide immediate troubleshooting, diagnosis, and suggested repair of equipment as needed.

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain a building cleaning system of all campus buildings and a current master record on all assignments given.

• Develop and coordinate in-service training programs for assigned Maintenance and Operations personnel.

• Participate in planning, preparing, and administering department budget as it pertains to cleaning equipment and supplies to assure preventive maintenance and proper replacement of equipment, parts, and components as needed for all assigned disciplines.

• Serve on committees as assigned.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree and three years of facilities operations experience, including experience in custodial services, building safety, and/or event coordination.

• Three years' experience in a responsible leadership or management position.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operations and activities pertaining to grounds inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of college buildings, facilities, and utilities.

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; Work order software; and Microsoft Software such as Excel and Word.

• Principles and procedures of managing an EMS system.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the assigned special programs processes.

• Operation and use of custodial equipment including repair requirements in maintaining custodial equipment.

• Proper use and storage of custodial chemicals.

• Record-keeping and report preparation methods.

• Principles of budget control and personnel management.

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Evaluate and implement project goals.

• Communicate information to individuals and groups.

• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and the project initiatives.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

• Interact with and motivate others.

• Supervise and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Collaborate with college personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on evidence-based milestones for student success.

• Operate a district vehicle.

SALARY RANGE$110,679.78 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $116,282.94 annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 28, 2025 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form

• Current resume

• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)

• Copy of legible transcripts

• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/_documents/discrimination-free-work-environment/KernCCD%202024-2027%20EEO%20Plan%20-%20Board%20Approved%206-13-24.pdf#search=eeo%20plan

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/discrimination-free-work-environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://apptrkr.com/6368592. Emails will not be accepted.

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