Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations' primary responsibility will be leadership and oversight of Departments and Shops within Facilities Management including Electrical, Life Safety, Networking, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, HVAC, Grounds, Housekeeping, Central Power Plant, Trash and Recycling, Carpentry, Locks/Access Control, Paint, Roofing, and Masonry. The Director leads a team of Assistant Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Coordinators in the performance and completion of required tasks and outcomes. This position is responsible for emphasizing the Department's Mission Statement. Additionally, this position will be responsible for prioritizing Budget and Resource Management, Energy Management, Fire and Life Safety functions, Infrastructure improvement and maintenance, and Long Term Planning. This position will direct and lead staff in the execution of improvements and renovation projects performed to University Facilities.

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience performing administration of a large physical plant and maintenance program.

Experience coordinating large building and/or grounds program.

Considerable knowledge of building construction. Supervisory experience applying management principles and practices.

Experience leading and developing cohesive teams, managing performance and productivity. Experience working and communicating with leadership.

Demonstrated intercultural competence and proven effectiveness in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Strong interpersonal skills. Skills in collaboration, managing change, and building consensus. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Master's degree, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a master’s degree

Must be able to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty and staff. This individual must also demonstrate the ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a higher education environment.

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