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General Administration & Management
Director for Facilities Services & Operations
The University of Texas at Dallas
Responsible for the management of Facilities Services & Operations, including Building Maintenance & Operations (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Elevators) and Facilities Services (Grounds, Custodial, Automotive, & Moving/Events). Responsible for the management of all Physical Plant areas and activities in the absence of the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services and Operations.
Essential Functions:
- Oversees the operations and staff of approximately 100 personnel responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of campus buildings, grounds, custodial services, moving/events, pest control, preventive maintenance, inspections, and disaster response;
- Administers several contracted university services, including but not limited to custodial services, elevator maintenance, waste management, and landscaping services;
- Directs personnel management for those under his/her purview, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary measures;
- Ensures the quality of customer service and responsiveness of maintenance and operation support to University community;
- Oversees workplace safety at all locations and liaises with Institutional Risk & Safety and end users to foster a safe workplace;
- Assists in establishing the annual operating budget, including staffing costs, employee professional development needs while planning for cost increases, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction through improved efficiency;
- Manages Physical Plant operations in the absence of the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services and Operations;
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services and Operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Ten (10) years of related professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-7 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a complex, customer service-focused organization, such as a university, hospital or municipality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certification as a Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or Facility Management Professional (FMP)
- Graduate of APPA’s Leadership Academy
- Trade certification as a journeyman, master, or specialist in a field used by the UTD Facilities Management organization
- Proven track record proactively managing conflict in the workplace, documenting coaching, performance improvement plans, and collaboration with Human Resources to quickly resolve employee behavioral or performance issues.
Other Factors: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Track record of professional success in coordinating projects with executive management, academic/professional staff, community groups, peers, subordinates, external regulators, contractors, engineers, and architects.
Internal Control Responsibility: Responsible for the design and execution of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.
For more details and to apply: https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/30817
CEFP preferred.
Plumbing Supervisor- Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall is hiring a Plumbing Supervisor to join our facilities operations! The Plumbing Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of all Plumbing and Sprinkler systems for all buildings on campus. Responsible for the maintenance of the Pool filtration system. Supervises and schedules the 2 plumbers to provide the needed service and helps direct outside contractors as necessary.
Duties of the Plumbing Supervisor include:
- Leadership and supervision to plumbing staff.
- Repair and maintain all campus plumbing systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems, sprinkler systems and pool maintenance.
- Plan, estimate and schedule all resources necessary to complete work orders and capital projects.
- Install new equipment to include toilets, sinks, domestic hot water heaters, and piping repairs.
- Advise managers and supervisors when multi-disciplinary projects are being developed and in progress.
- Assist management in establishing and controlling project and operating budgets.
- Reviewing and make recommendations on architectural and engineering building plans and reporting back to the project manager.
- Conduct construction project building inspections to learn the new buildings and provide any deficiency reports.
- Responsible for following and enforcing all applicable OSHA, EPA and NFPA codes/standards in the shop and on campus (i.e. confined space entry, ladder safety, etc.). Ensure compliance of all staff.
- Assist with and oversee activities of outside contractors.
- Supervises the installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing and sanitary systems.
- Responsible for campus fire sprinkler protection systems. Work with Fire Sprinkler contractor with the quarterly sprinkler inspections.
- Responsible for installation of new water service and maintenance of building water mains.
- Responsible for all aspects of swimming pool aquatic maintenance.
- Responsible for repair and maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems.
- Maintain shop in a neat and orderly manner and maintain shop equipment inventory.
- Perform performance evaluations of plumbing staff.
For more information, and/or to apply: https://www.choate.edu/about/employment
Associate Director for Grounds, Landscape, and Recycling
San Jose State University
Reporting to the Senior Director for Maintenance and Operations and working under general direction, the Associate Director for Grounds, Landscape, and Recycling provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all campus grounds, landscaping, irrigation, and outdoor recycling services. The incumbent establishes service standards, policies, and fiscal controls, and ensures compliance with University, CSU, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include budget development and forecasting, vendor/contract administration, safety and risk management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level reporting. The Associate Director is responsible for maintaining University outdoor environment including campus grounds service levels in alignment with university beautification expectations.
Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/553233/associate-director-for-grounds-landscape-and-recycling
Equal Employment Statement:
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Assistant Director Utilities Services
East Carolina University