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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities Strategic Initiatives
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) seeks a visionary, collaborative, and inclusive executive to serve as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities Strategic Initiatives.
UMass Amherst is the flagship institution for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ranked #26 among the over 700 public colleges and universities included in U.S. News and World Report's annual survey. The campus with 300 buildings encompassing 13 million square feet, sits on nearly 1,450 acres in scenic western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. Additionally, the university is part of the Five Colleges Consortium (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
The university has made substantial investments in campus facilities over the past decade with a strong focus on ongoing major capital projects. In the last ten years, UMass Amherst has allocated over $1.75 billion towards various capital project activities. Current projects include the Computer Sciences Laboratories (CSL) building, Sustainable Engineering Laboratories (SEL) building, the School of Public Health & Health Sciences building, and extensive renovation projects including a $50 million full building renovation. Additionally, UMass Amherst has an aggressive carbon emissions reduction goal to power the campus with 100% renewable energy.
Reporting to Shane Conklin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities & Campus Services, the incoming Assistant Vice Chancellor will lead the strategic planning and craft initiatives for the Office of Facilities & Campus Services. The person in this role will work closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor to lead the division and will exercise decision-making responsibility in their absence.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated leader with exceptional strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills with an innovative approach to implementing solutions for complex problems. The candidate will establish and maintain productive relationships with a full range of diverse campus and external constituents that reflects a strong customer service commitment and a continuous quality focus. A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience and demonstrated experience in budget planning and personnel supervision within large complex organizations are required.
Please direct all nominations, inquiries, and applications to the search team by using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal or via email to UMassAmherstAVCFacilities@wittkieffer.com.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Engineering BMS Supervisor
Getty
Overview
Working under general supervision, oversees and monitors daily engineering operations of the BMS operators in the HVAC/BMS department. This is a second shift position that may require weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Dispenses work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance
- Ensures that projects are completed on time and within established parameters
- Ensures Facilities and Engineering departmental objectives, procedures and policies are followed
- Emergency responder for Facilities
- Prepares and tracks budgets
- Manages subordinate employees including mentoring, coaching, counseling, training, evaluating and coordinating the employee's work
- Provides guidance and technical expertise to staff when needed
- May participate in establishment of and recommend modifications to policies affecting immediate area
- Ensures collections environment protection rules are observed and responds appropriately to emergencies and problems
- Works directly with internal and external clients on a variety of issues and projects
Qualifications
- 2 to 3 years supervisory experience of technical staff
- Associates degree in engineering or technical trades degree
- Experience with an automated time keeping system; specific experience with Kronos is preferred •Proficient with MS Office Suite and building automation (BMS) controls experience
- Experience with Maximo work order system and PeopleSoft is preferred
- 5 to 7 years experience in the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of commercial building management systems
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
Apply Here
PI238004963
Gardener
Getty
Overview
Performs grounds maintenance activities required for care of fine gardens, public and back of house areas as well as unimproved areas of Getty properties.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, completes grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to gardening, equipment operation, materials transport, agricultural chemical application, and general labor
- Maintains the appearance and safety of Getty gardens and grounds, including plantings, lawns, trees, hillsides, roads and undeveloped acreage
- Waters, trims and prunes plants, shrubs, trees, and hedges and sprays pesticides on plantings, when appropriate
- Monitors soil conditions, puts in new plantings and removes old
- Maintains irrigation systems and may perform minor plumbing repairs
- Drives tractors and trucks and operates grounds maintenance equipment and tools
- May respond to questions about the grounds and gardens
Qualifications
- High school or GED preferred
- Previous related work experience
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Requires a California driver's license with fewer than three DMV points
- Must be able to follow verbal instructions
- Must be able to work in adverse weather and uneven terrain
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/AemWoXfNXWVL7IrmDckrLe
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Senior Applications Administrator
The George Washington University
Facilities, Planning, Construction & Management (FPCM) is currently seeking an Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) Senior Applications Administrator. FPCM maintains GW’s property and grounds on three campuses at the George Washington University (GWU). Employees at GWU are offered a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, general retirement savings options that include university contributions and matching contributions, generous tuition, annual and sick leave benefits plus many more. For more about GW benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits.
The purpose of this role is to serve as the administrator of the university’s Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), Assetworks AiM, to ensure proper user access and application, as well as, data integrity and synchronization. AiM is the backbone of the university’s FPCM’s digital infrastructure and includes a customer-facing interface for work order requests (FixIt).
The Senior Applications Administrator manages user access, security roles, and system configuration. Serves as project manager for the system implementation/enhancement, incorporation/development of future modules and liaison to the vendor for ongoing support.
Partners with the Division of Information Technology to coordinate, test, and troubleshoot application maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements to ensure there is no negative impact to production.
Creates, maintains, and conducts IWMS end-user training programs. Provides primary end-user support to end users through functional expertise and guidance and communicating system changes.
Creates and maintains AiM related documentation, including but not limited to user guides, training documents, workflow maps, and technical specifications.
Functional support could include answering inquiries, managing web presence and coordination and delivery of AiM training, preparing and analyzing reports, and similar duties.
Typical duties often are administrative and can include tasks that are under the general or limited supervision of more senior personnel within the department. In addition, the IWMS Senior Applications Administrator will develop, document, and establish the preventative maintenance of all facility and utility systems, including, but not limited to, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), steam, condensate, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems using the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS).
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
If interested please apply: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/109640
University Custodial Services Manager
Ohio Universiy
Ohio University's Facilities Management and Safety unit is seeking qualified applicants for a University Custodial Services Manager.
The Custodial Services Manager will be responsible for supervising and managing comprehensive custodial maintenance operations for large complex of academic, residential, research, and teaching buildings on campus. Provides highly effective leadership and training of 25 or more custodians in unionized work environment. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff and departments in a fast-paced service environment. Manages an extensive equipment & supply inventory. Administers to principles and language of the AFSCME contract and department work rules. Must be available 24/7 for facilities emergencies. The department strives to maintain a clean, attractive, healthy, and safe environment for all faculty staff, and students.
View the full position description and apply at the link provided below no later than March 29, 2024:
https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/49269
Director for Space Planning and Management
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Director for Space Planning and Management who will be responsible for Capital and Space Planning and Management for the university and aligning space and physical resources with strategic vision to support N.C. A&T’s tripartite mission of teaching, research, and outreach. The duties include: planning new facilities to meet programmatic needs and priorities of the campus including space and facility projects to support university growth areas and initiatives; developing strategies to improve utilization of existing space; developing strategies for environmentally friendly initiatives; analyzing and utilizing space data to collaborate in the strategic and long-range planning for the programming, design, and development of campus space, properties, and facilities, including buildings, infrastructure, and landscape projects; and ensuring compliance with environmental planning regulations and architectural design review.
Minimum Experience/Education: Relevant post-baccalaureate degree required in interior design, architecture, urban design, urban planning, or a closely related field, and have a minimum of 6 years of professional-level experience in campus or urban planning, land use planning, facility data management, facilities assessment, space utilization analysis, or related fields or baccalaureate degree in interior design, architecture, urban design, urban planning, or a closely related field, and have a minimum of 8 years of professional-level experience in campus or urban planning, land use planning, facility data management, facilities assessment, space utilization analysis, or related fields.. Preferred: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience at a senior management level in facilities operations/services within a highly complex environment that includes a wide range of facilities types, sizes, and ages.
Priority Deadline: March 30, 2024
Apply at https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/32024
Energy and Sustainability Engineer
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Plant Manager, Power & Water
Michigan State University
Join the energetic team at Michigan State University's Central Power Plant, where we're powering the future with our cutting-edge facilities!
Our impressive lineup of facilities including electricity/steam co-generation, reciprocating internal combustion engines, and auxiliary boiler facilities, with more than 120 MW of electricity generation and nearly 1 billion lbs/hr steam production capacity, keeps our campus running 24/7/365. Reporting to the Director of Utilities, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, leading our dynamic Power & Water Department, overseeing a team of skilled trades supervisors, engineers, and support staff. From managing budgets and proposing plant improvements to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our campus infrastructure.
Salary: Low $129,095.24 - Avg $147,537.42 - High $165,979.60. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous paid time off.
This position is responsible for all aspects of power plant operations staff recruitment, training, operational procedures, promotions, interpretation of union contract, policies and procedures, budget development and oversight, and other management and supervisory duties.
Education/Experience/Skills
This position requires a four-year college degree program in business, finance, engineering, or a field related to power generation, steam generation, and related balance of plant equipment in a power, steam, co-generation plant; more than eight (8) years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in supervising in the power industry, merchant marines, military, or similar environment systems in industrial process facilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expert knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical generation, steam generation, and related balance of plant equipment in a power, steam, co-generation, or similar plant. Must understand the stand-alone operating and maintenance characteristics of major power/steam/co-gen plant equipment, how groups of equipment function as systems, and how the systems inter-relate. Analytical skills necessary to develop dispatch instructions to meet campus demands while meeting reliability and efficiency goals. Ability to analyze performance and efficiency of equipment, systems, and the plant to optimize energy production and use. Ability to investigate incident root cause and develop recommended actions. Experience in writing and implementing operating procedures; experience in labor relations practices.
For more information and to apply for this position, please go to https://careers.msu.edu and search posting #934584 Power & Water Plant Manager.
Director of Planning, Design & Construction
Ferris State University
Director of Planning, Design & Construction – Ferris State University.
Directs planning, design, and construction for large scale capital projects, capital renewal projects, and deferred maintenance projects consistent with University policies and procedures. Supervise project management full time staff, campus services coordinator, and students and provide leadership, oversight, and professional development guidance. Develop project scope, project estimates, budget, and determine appropriate method of project delivery. Research project delivery best practices, methods, and materials to facilitate the continuous improvement of project outcomes on campus. Coordinate various moves on campus and oversee disposal of surplus goods. Provides backup support to Director of Operations including responding to emergency situations.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, or other related discipline or equivalent work experience. Eight years of professional experience with progression of job roles demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility with a demonstrated aptitude and training to take on leadership and supervisory duties.
To apply and view full job description, visit https://jobs.ferris.edu/en-us/job/496073/director-of-planning-design-construction. Ferris State University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to inclusion and equity. Learn more about the Ferris mission, commitment to diversity and to equal opportunity, and dynamic, student-focused community at ferris.edu. Applicants requiring accommodation or assistance completing an application/participating in the hiring process should contact Human Resources at (231) 591-2150 or fsujobs@ferris.edu.
