JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Maintenance Director
DEPARTMENT
Maintenance Department
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Full-Time Employee
REPORTS TO
Vice President for Administration
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Director oversees the comprehensive maintenance operations for all college facilities, equipment, furnishings, and landscaping at Liberia International Christian College (LICC). Reporting to the Vice President for Administration, the Maintenance Director ensures the safety, functionality, and aesthetic standards of the campus through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and effective management of maintenance personnel and contractors. This position requires proactive planning, coordination of work orders, budget and resource management, and collaboration across departments to ensure uninterrupted operations and a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Management
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for campus facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
Work Order and Repairs Management
• Receive, triage, and prioritize work requests from staff and faculty.
• Assign work orders to maintenance personnel or external contractors.
• Estimate labor, material costs, and project timelines.
• Monitor completion of work orders to ensure quality and timeliness.
Staff Supervision and Development
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance workers.
• Conduct training and professional development for maintenance staff.
• Schedule and manage staffing to cover all essential maintenance tasks.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication within the department.
Contractor and Vendor Management
• Hire and manage contractors for specialized or large-scale projects.
• Evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality standards are met.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor adherence to budgetary constraints.
Planning and Reporting
• Develop and implement annual and preventive maintenance plans.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities, costs, and resource needs.
• Assist in budget planning for the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, repairs, and compliance.
Other Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications in building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems are an asset.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities or maintenance management.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating contractor work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work orders simultaneously.
Skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of building systems, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Character [Do Not Change This Section]
• Preferably be an Evangelical, born-again person with a clear testimony of faith in Christ.
• Indicate God’s leading to service with LICC.
• Attitude of self-sacrificial servant leadership.
• Evidence of cooperative and positive relationship with LICC stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes
• Ability to anticipate maintenance needs and implement preventive measures.
• Experience working in an educational or campus environment.
• Strong budgeting and resource management skills.
• Commitment to promoting a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.
ABOUT LICC
Vision Statement: We envision a sustainable school with deep long-term relationships among administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni and global partners.
Mission Statement: We equip people with the knowledge to serve Christ and build their nations.
Core Values: Christ Centeredness, Cultural Engagement, Church Connectedness, Committed Faculty, Comprehensive Biblical Education
Philosophy: Liberia International Christian College (LICC) is a faith-based higher education institution set in the context of a creationist Evangelical Biblical Christian tradition. It is concerned about providing excellent, context-relevant, affordable and diversified wholesome education for transforming the human situation and environment. LICC holds that essential and worthwhile education is on the back of real experience of God through Jesus Christ and the spirituality and lifestyle that spring up from it.
Revised: November 19, 2025