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General Administration & Management
Associate VP of Facilities
Eastern Washington University
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management, business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated experience with planning, working in a unionized environment, successfully managing a large workforce and with capital construction projects.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development and management
- In-depth knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and environmental compliance
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentative skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, or related disciplines
- Experience with sustainable building practices
- Experience supervising employees in a unionized environment
- Develop and implement long-term capital planning, aligning with the campus master plan and university’s strategic plan
- Identify and implement best practices in facilities management, sustainability, and operational efficiency
- Advise senior leadership on facilities-related matters, including budget, resource allocation, safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance
- Regularly review and prioritize preservation, maintenance, and infrastructure needs
- In conjunction with the Director of Campus Utilities and Sustainability, develop and promote strategic initiatives to reduce the university’s carbon footprint and meet state sustainability requirements
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of facilities operations
- Consult regularly with academic, administrative, student services and activity groups to promote effective working relationship and provide responsive service to institutional needs
- Lead space management for the campus, including chairing the space planning advisory committee
- Supervise the Director of Construction & Planning
- In collaboration with the Director of Construction & Planning, oversee the planning, design, and construction of new facilities and renovation projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, and university specifications
- Manage relationships with architects, engineers, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with public bidding requirements compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws or regulations
- Supervise the Director of Facilities Maintenance. The responsibilities of Facilities Maintenance include access control, water, building maintenance, electrical and lighting, energy management, central plant, HVAC, insulation, metals fabrication, painting, and signage
- In collaboration with the Director of Facilities Maintenance, direct and manage all aspects of campus maintenance, including preventative, corrective, and deferred maintenance programs
- Supervise the Director of Facilities Services. The responsibilities of Facilities Services include automotive repairs, custodial services, grounds maintenance, recycling, snow and ice removal, surplus, trucking, and the warehouse.
- Ensure timely, quality support is provide to campus through facilities units and the work order desk
- Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for Facilities. Works collaboratively with the Financial Services team on budget issues and planning
- In collaboration with the Facilities Business Manager, monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure responsible stewardship of university processes
- Ensure compliance with all university policies and procedures
- Coordinate and oversee project procurement and contracts
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing team of facilities professionals, supervisors, and skilled trades
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting professional development and continuous learning
- This position indirectly supervises approximately 170 employees. Understanding of current collective bargaining agreements and supervisory experience are essential
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Mission Statement Response
Posting Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 08/24/2025
To apply for this position please go to: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/
Director II - Facilities Services
Daytona State College
Daytona State College Director II - Facilities Services #11964
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Five (5) years of related experience in facility maintenance or construction trades.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, plan and organize the activities of the assigned area of responsibility. Provide direction and oversight for the administration of department functions. Develops, recommends and defends operating budget requirements.
- Provide competent management for employees and procedures in the areas of responsibility. Develop and distribute clear directives necessary for smooth administration. Provide competent supervision to ensure efficient and effective operation of all organizational units in areas of responsibility. Select, train, assign, evaluate and discipline subordinate staff.
- Respond to inquiries and/or concerns from students, staff, or the general public to solve problems or discrepancies. Research and troubleshoot areas that need development and improvement. Collaborate with other areas and departments to identify and support activities of benefit to the entire College.
- Attend or conduct staff and other College meetings to exchange information; Serve as liaison for areas of responsibility with other individuals, groups, and organizations both internal and external to the College community. Work with all surrounding municipalities (police, fire, rescue) at each regional campus location when necessary for inspection or per incident. Provide leadership and develop appropriate recommendations for implementation of technology to support institutional goals.
- Coordinate, plan and organize the required annual inspections and re-certifications for all safety related fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, burglar alarms, fume hood, boiler, hazardous chemicals, golf cart, forklift and SREF.
- Provide leadership and develop appropriate recommendations for implementation of technology to support institutional goals.
- Ensure all employees operate under the “Operation Safe Campus Concept.”
- Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Must have excellent organizational skills and leadership ability.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as reporting systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be flexible to match the demands of the College.
- This position requires a criminal background screening.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email HR@daytonastate.edu.
Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. Click here to view the College’s statement of non-discrimination.
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Daytona Beach
Job Type: Staff Full Time
Job Number: 202500118
Department: Facilities Services
Opening Date: 08/06/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Address
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
Phone
(386)506-4505
Website
Senior Air Balancer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Univerisity of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a Senior Air Balancer in the Division of Facilities Planning and Management.
The Senior Air Balancer will collaborate closely with digital control specialists, air balancers, fume hood program, and mechanical system experts to optimize the performance of complex mechanical systems across campus. Primary duties include recommissioning, field work, project development, fault detection analysis, mechanical design, fume hood program management, and other methodologies on a wide range of mechanical systems. This position involves extensive field work focused on troubleshooting and developing solutions for mechanical issues related to facility maintenance. Additionally, the Senior Air Balancer assists with the development and scheduling of TAB work across the UW Campus. The role may occasionally require work during nights, weekends, or holidays.
Qualifications
- 5 or more years of experience in Testing and Air Balancing (TAB) in variety of complex building systems
- Experience as a team lead
- TB test with negative results and measles titer test
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Foreman
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Foreman.
Position Objective
Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Facilities Services, this position is responsible for the supervision and direction of the College’s in-house HVAC personnel. Responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance/repair of all HVAC systems.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and assigns all service and maintenance requests for the trade. Balance workload as necessary.
- Coordinates repair and installation of HVAC systems, including the initiation, monitoring, and approval of work performed by outside contractors.
- Develops, implements and monitors preventative maintenance program for equipment and systems.
- Determines the need for replacement of equipment based on life-cycle analysis.
- Makes prudent fiscal decisions on a daily basis and during emergency situations.
- Consults regularly with Facilities Management team concerning the state of HVAC equipment and systems.
- Supervises HVAC Lead and zone mechanics.
- Performs expert work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of industrial and commercial heating ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and controls.
- Monitors and enforces safety procedures associated with the operation of HVAC equipment and knows the current state and local codes in regards to safety.
- Oversee maintenance and repairs on refrigeration units, cooling towers, boilers, manual/automatic combustion control systems/burners, generators, electrical.
- Maintains good working relationships with campus faculty, staff, and students.
- Assists the department in realizing objectives pertaining to special events at the college which may not be mechanical in nature.
- Coordinates efforts and provides guidance to contractors working on campus.
- Oversees all necessary HVAC related services including, but not limited to the following:
- Starting/stopping equipment
- General cleaning
- Removal/installation of serviceable parts
- Change air/water filters
- Calibrating controls
- Adjusts industrial – capacity vents and ducts
- Charges refrigerants into compression or fluids into systems
- Tests joints for leaks
- Drains/flushes systems
- Test/treats boiler feed water
- Greases/oils equipment
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed.
Scope and Complexity
- Work is subject to a general review by supervisor.
- Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Communication may involve routine reporting or exchange of information as well as moderately complex technical information.
- Performs basic research and analysis of technical information.
- Performs regular on-call duties as well as responses to emergency service calls.
- Work is received on a daily basis from Assistant Director(s), or Director in a variety of formats ranging from simple oral instructions to complex schematics.
- In performance of duties, the employee may experience exposure to loud noises, uncomfortable temperatures, physical effort involving lifting heavy weights, stooping, or standing for extended periods of time.
- Errors result in loss of time and money. Errors may result in fire or other safety hazard
Qualifications
- Ten to fifteen years of experience in the operation of HVAC equipment and systems in industrial and commercial applications.
- Universal CFC certification; OSHA 40 Certification and pesticide applicators license preferred.
- Current and valid driver’s license from state of residence.
- General knowledge and understanding of electrical systems (24 to 480 volt)
- Ability to understand blueprints.
- General knowledge of national electric codes, basic plumbing systems, and building trades.
- Basic working knowledge of and ability to use electronic Building Management Systems (BMS). Ability to recommend and implement building sequence of operation changes is preferred.
- Experience with energy efficient equipment (i.e., condensing boilers and energy recovery equipment preferred.
- Safely handle chemicals that are used in a skilled craft trade.
- Excellent Interpersonal and oral communication skills.
ADA Considerations
The essential functions of this position may require the ability to:
- Perform tasks that may involve prolonged periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping and lifting.
- Lift and carry 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Be mobile across campus with may include walking up and down steps and climbing ladders.
- Work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
- Distinguish colors.
- Read written directions and written instructions on equipment, chemicals and other tools to safely operate equipment.
- Provide written documentation.
- Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, such as using hand tools, operating machinery, and making precise adjustments or repairs.
- Perceive and interpret auditory cues (such as alarms, signals, or spoken instructions) in a work environment.
- Utilize visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, identify safety hazards, and perform detailed mechanical work.
Application Instructions
To express interest in this role, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/170737
Review of applications will begin on September 15
About the Institution
Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.