Director of Facilities Management (633)

Serving as a member of the support service team to the University and its constituents, the Facilities Management Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all activities related to the mechanical, structural, and building trade functions of the University, including but not limited too: carpentry, electric, plumbing, HVAC, fire systems,, grounds, custodial, pest control, insurance claims, general facility maintenance, and event set-up management. Plans, organizes, and directs the maintenance and appearance of the University grounds and facilities, as well as event set ups. Responsible for management of  fleet vehicles including but not limited to maintenance of campus police/safety,, shuttle transportation services, and IT.  Responsible for operational and capital planning budgets as approved by the board of trustees. Responsible for facilities management needs related to ALL on campus buildings, off campus owned and/or leased spaces, clinics, athletic facilities, owned properties/entities therein.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures responsive, timely, and thorough responses to the facility needs of the University community. 
   1. Emergency
   2. High
   3. Medium
   4. Low
2. Develops and oversees the janitorial and maintenance plan for the University.   
3. Provides emphasis of cooperation and is a liaison with the University as a service organization. 
4. Provides planning, management, and professional direction for comprehensive facilities, grounds and custodial administration, which includes maintenance and repairs, renovation and capital projects, utilities distribution, coordination of construction and remodeling activities, street and parking lot surfaces, and other University facilities, grounds and custodial related operations. 
5. Responsible for all aspects of facilities,  and University grounds and custodial services personnel supervision, management, and appraisal, including balancing work load demands within budget to complete necessary maintenance, repairs, and special projects. Also responsible for the hiring, disciplining, and initial counseling or discharge of departmental staff.
6. Assigns specific duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classification and holds them accountable for the satisfactory performance of such duties. Comprehension of the priorities of work orders and insures tasks are assigned to the appropriate department. 
7. Supervises work in progress and inspects completed assignments to insure that satisfactory progress, work quality, operating procedures and/or practices, efficiency, safety, and other work standards are being maintained by departmental staff and outside vendors through daily inspections.  
8. Responsible for maintaining the annual budget for grounds, custodial department, and all facilities financial and material resources, inclusive of determination of requirements, justification of need, prioritization, accountability, and administration. 
9. Designated  as one of the main Life University Safety Officer(s), and works within and insures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety requirements and state and federal regulations. 
10. Develops and manages an effective and aggressive quality control system by conducting inspection of buildings, facilities, grounds, and custodial services. 
11. Develops and implements planned preventative maintenance schedules and activities to ensure prolonged life and usefulness of facilities, grounds, and custodial services, and operating equipment while promoting sustainability and energy conservation. 
12. Maintains blueprints and specifications for all buildings, systems, and major equipment. 
13. Assists with budget preparation based upon desired level of maintenance and assists in the planning for capital improvements. Assists with the control of expenditures of funds allotted to protect against over expenditures and helps to assure maximum utilization of funds. Also assists with planning and budgeting for replacement of maintenance equipment and associated needs. 
14. Responsible to evaluate the source of malfunctions and supervise the making of necessary adjustments, repairs, or direct the appropriate trade to make necessary repairs. Responsible for the procurement of janitorial supplies, materials, products, equipment, etc. in accordance with departmental procedures. 
15. Negotiates and manages various facilities, grounds, and custodial projects performed by ou