Job Express: Week of January 27, 2025

Learn more about APPA’s Job Express career center, including how to post openings (discounts for APPA members) and the benefits of our featured listing option.

General Administration & Management

Operations & Maintenance

Planning, Design & Construction

This is an exciting opportunity to lead APPA during a transformative time for educational facilities management. The Chair will serve as a strategic partner, advancing APPA’s mission and supporting professionals in designing, planning, and maintaining educational campuses worldwide. The two-year term includes a significant role in re-envisioning APPA’s programs and fostering collaboration across regions and institutions.

Key Qualifications:

• Active APPA institutional membership
• Demonstrated leadership in facilities management
• Commitment to APPA’s strategic goals

Applications are due by February 14, 2025.

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The newly established BPAC seeks a Vice Chair to support its mission of fostering collaboration between APPA’s institutional members and business partners. The Vice-Chair will assist the Chair, oversee action plans, and represent APPA’s business interests.

Key Qualifications:

• Active APPA Business Partner membership
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Commitment to APPA’s mission and strategic goals
• Experience in educational facilities management

Applications are due by February 14, 2025.

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• Responsible for prioritizing, planning, and the strategies related to continuity, service delivery, sustainability, and other business objectives for their assigned zone. In collaboration with zone leadership, assists the Director in the overall zone responsibilities for the planning, organizing and supervision of assigned function(s) to assure that required, requested and planned repairs, modifications, installations, and renovations accomplished in an economical and timely manner.
• Directs supervisory personnel in maintaining a standard level of cleanliness in assigned zone, for the general safety, health and comfort of the students and GW community and the condition and state of repair of the buildings.
• Oversees building repairs and works to insure coordination with other maintenance and repair activities.
• Responsible for performing detailed analysis on high-performance complex mixed-use academic, administrative, residence halls, and athletic facilities; performs detailed analysis, leads assessments, and troubleshoots emergent issues in real time; manages building system operations that support the continuity of on-going and future research.
• Prepares, develops and otherwise maintains records, reports, recommendations, evaluations, etc., reflecting the conditions under which operations are carried out and/or the efficiency and economy of operations.
• Guides the development and implementation of a maintenance plan for each assigned zone and shared/schedule zone to provide individual and equally proportional assignments by evaluating work order completion metrics and required frequencies and services for preventative maintenance.
• Delivers a balanced zone operating budget; develops and manages the operating budget; provides reports for leadership to direct strategic provisioning of internal and external resources and contract services for major initiatives.
• Facilitates performance management processes throughout the entire performance year for each assigned zone team.
• Develops and responsible for, in coordination with the university staff, providing special arrangements and equipment required for special university events.
• Member of Design and Construction Standards decision team and reviews and recommends building system specifications for new construction and renovations and repair of buildings, as required for buildings within their assigned zone.
• Works with building occupants and staff to identify, plan and implement required repairs and renovations.
• Works with Facilities Planning, Construction and Management to seek cost-effective solutions to maintenance problems and to coordinate systematic programs for maintenance and energy management of facility.
• Works with the building occupants to ensure that events are managed to customer satisfaction. Manages logistics for building events – including catering staff, after hours building access, and AV requirements.
• Develops and conducts training programs designed to develop standard methods and use of materials; implements use of new methods, systems, and materials; trains and orients new personnel to perform effectively through formal training and in-service training methods.
• Delegates to and holds subordinates responsible for satisfactory performance of assignments. Performs other related tasks within the Facilities Buildings and Grounds, to include special studies that include investigation, analysis, and recommended solutions to problems as required by the Director of Campus Building Services.
• Supervises work in progress and inspects completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory progress, work quality, operating procedures and/or practices, efficiency, safety and other work standards are being maintained.
• Interprets and enforces work rules, rules of conduct, performance standards, University and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, etc., among assigned employees.
• Monitors and approves the activities of contract personnel and services in assigned area of responsibility as required to assure that satisfactory and acceptable performance standards, specifications, material and labor cost, work schedules, etc., are maintained, and authorize payment for contracted services in accordance with university and departmental procedures.
• Utilizes basic computer and software skills in Microsoft, Gmail, and Google applications.

If interested, please apply at: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/117025

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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Arboretum Horticulturist

Posting Number: SP004716P

Division/College: Facilities Management

Department: Facility Management

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position performs and supervises the maintenance, record keeping and development operations of the University of Idaho Arboreta plant collections. This position provides outreach to the university and the public by providing current information through tours, the Arboretum website, newsletters and newspaper updates.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Work with the U of I Foundation, Arboretum Associates and individual donors to maximize donor funding and income from fundraising activities

• Prioritize a variety of maintenance activities

• Maintain current and accurate computer database records

• Make recommendations concerning budgets and equipment purchases

• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Five years of progressive experience in horticulture

• Two years supervisory experience

• Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization

• Experience with plant database software systems

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Botany, Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science or Sustainability; four additional years of experience (for a total of nine years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

• Possess an Idaho Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in the categories of General Law and Safety, Turf Weed Control and Turf Pest Control or be able to acquire them within one year of hire

• Possess ISA Arborist Certification or be able to acquire one within six months of hire

• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

• Ability to work early morning hours as needed for pesticide applications and snow removal program

Additional Preferred:

• Experience in plant propagation

• Experience in web page design and upkeep

• Mechanical skills for routine maintenance and repair of landscape equipment

• Demonstrated experience in turf management; tree and shrub pruning; commercial scale irrigation design, installation, maintenance, and repair; pesticide application; and operation and maintenance of common landscape maintenance tools and equipment

Ability to:

• Write professional articles for the arboretum newsletter, web page and information kiosks

• Communicate and interact with various groups of Arboretum visitors, supporters and donors, both on a one-to-one basis and in group tours and meetings

• Work within and develop various budgets designated for specific uses within the Arboretum.

• Correctly identify and maintain computerized records for a diverse mix of temperate climate plants

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: 

Must be able to:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time

• Climb and work from ladders

• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Work in confined spaces

• Work in inclement weather conditions

• Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $25.06 - $31.53 per hour

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain

Posting Date: 01/17/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required education, 2) required experience and 3) required other. Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all requirements in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

First review date 02/09/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5943453

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

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Director, Capital Finance

Columbia University is seeking a Director of Capital Finance for its Facilities and Operations team. Columbia University Facilities and Operations supports the core educational and research mission of the University by maintaining a safe, beautiful, and functional campus environment. We are seeking a strategic leader to manage the five-year rolling capital plan, encompassing approximately $400M annually in capital construction projects. The Director drives efficiencies and collaborates with senior leadership to achieve organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce capital finance policies and procedures.
• Lead a team of finance professionals, fostering productivity and growth.
• Oversee capital project budgets, funding, and financial performance reporting.
• Drive system and data accuracy improvements.
• Manage building maintenance plans, insurance claims, and regulatory filings.
• Approve high-value transactions and handle special projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience of financial analysis and reporting experience, managing a capital portfolio of $100M+.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, management, and financial skills and able to deal with a diverse customer base, with the ability to make decisions and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.

For a detailed job description and to apply, visit https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/director-capital-finance-morningside-new-york-united-states. The position requisition number is 548323.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran and is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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Facilities Engineering and Architectural Services:

Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services (FEAS) is a department within the Campus Operations Division of Administration and Finance. Key departmental responsibilities include the design and construction of new buildings, renovations of existing facilities, management and implementation of the University’s utility infrastructure master plan and management of the University’s repair and renovation program.

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Job Duties:?

As an Architect/Project Manager II?, you handle these tasks:

• Management of University Capital Improvement Projects

• ??Project Management and Coordination?

• ??Financial Control?

• ??Designer Selections?

• ??Coordination of Project Reviews

• ??Schedule Control

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While working as a ?Project Manager?, enjoy these perks:

• Fun work environment

• 24 days annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and paid state holidays

• Attractive pension plan

• Tuition benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits

• See additional information about working at ECU: https://working-at.ecu.edu/

Additional details about the positions, including the full job description, qualifications, and instructions for submitting application materials may be found by accessing this link: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit the documents requested to be considered for the position.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Visit this job posting at:

Architect/Project Manager II -https://apptrkr.com/5951946

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