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Director of Operations, Maintenance & Facilities

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / hr
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Nov 19, 2025
Director of Operations, Maintenance & Facilities Direct Hire Onsite in Columbus, OH Pay $100-130k Must have large commercial property experience Overview: An established commercial property is seeking a Director of Operations, Facilities & Maintenance to oversee day-to-day operations and long-term maintenance strategy for a large, mixed-use environment. Reason for Opening: The long-time Facilities Manager is retiring after many years of service. Additionally, the Senior Manager of Maintenance & Repair recently departed for another opportunity. The organization is using this transition to modernize and elevate the leadership structure. Reporting Structure: Reports to: General Manager Direct reports: 3-4 managers, such as: Preventive Maintenance Manager Landscaping Manager Tenant Manager Office Administrator Responsibilities: Oversee planning, documentation, scheduling, and quality of maintenance and repairs for property equipment and structures. Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are fully implemented, consistently followed, and regularly updated. Maintain knowledge and oversight of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Verify and monitor temperatures, lighting controls, and schedules within the Building Automation Systems. Monitor the work order system to ensure accurate setup, proper function, and appropriate job assignments. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring service providers meet contractual, quality, and safety standards. Coordinate and supervise external contractors performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and large-scale projects. Prepare annual operating and long-range capital budgets, including accurate forecasting and reporting. Approve purchase orders and invoices related to assigned areas. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experienced, hands-on leader with strong technical understanding of facilities and maintenance operations. Proven leadership background managing other managers and setting a tone of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism. Experience with commercial or mixed-use properties preferred (multi-building environments such as retail, healthcare, university, or campus-style settings). Residential-only experience is not a fit. Personality: Approachable, collaborative, respected by frontline teams; able to balance strategic thinking with on-the-ground credibility. Process-minded, open to fresh ideas and operational improvements. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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