Director of Facilities Services Operations

POSITION IDENTIFICATION TITLE

Director of Facilities Services Operations

CLASSIFICATION

Twelve-month, exempt, at-will, full-time position

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Vice President Finance & Operations/CFO

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director of Facilities Services Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and repair functions, custodial and grounds services, safety and transportation services, construction, and renovation projects, collaborating with other departments, including resource coordination and procurement to ensure timely and successful outcomes. This position organizes, administers, and leads a comprehensive program of maintenance and custodial services that provide and maintain in an efficient and economical manner the facilities, grounds, equipment, and vehicles of the College, so that all faculty, students, staff, and the community are assured of clean, safe, attractive, and healthy places in which to learn and work.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum eight years’ experience in related areas; four-year degree and/or professional designation preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years of increasing responsibility within the industry; computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite. Experience in construction, facilities management, higher education, or a related field is preferred.

Skills:

· Management skills, particularly problem-solving and decision-making

· Organizational and supervisory skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Computer literacy, particularly in the use of automated work order systems and Microsoft Office products

· Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

· Extraordinary customer service and quality attitude

• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary based on experience. Benedict College offers a competitive benefits program.

Effort: The responsibilities of this position require regular presence campus and at specific campus facilities, including using stairs and ladders in College buildings and construction sites. The scope of the job frequently requires working in the evenings and on weekends.

License: A valid driver’s license is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures the success of the Department of Facilities Management by coordinating the development of goals and objectives that are consistent with and supportive of the institutional mission of Benedict College, reviewing and approving unit plans for Facilities Maintenance, Transportation Services, Grounds Services, and Custodial Services, and evaluating progress toward their achievement.

Coordinates the delivery of essential facility services by organizing the various units of Facilities Management in a logical, non-duplicative, and effective manner which best meets the work requirements and mission of the department and the needs of the College and establishing appropriate policies and procedures that promote a strong service-orientation to students, faculty, and staff.

Facilitates the development of an overall plan for needed repairs and renovations of all College buildings and facilities.

Evaluates the condition of all College buildings and facilities and documenting their current condition and compliance with health, life safety, and building codes and , advises senior management of the status of existing College facilities regarding life safety requirements, makes recommendations for corrective action of unsafe conditions in the physical plant, and includes problems and recommendations for corrective actions.

Ensures the success of capital projects and physical improvements by collaborating with and coordinating with appropriate partners, internal and external, throughout the project life cycle.

Provides for a safe campus environment by directing the development of appropriate plans that anticipate requirements for extraordinary grounds, maintenance, and custodial efforts under emergency conditions and includes the use of contracted services beyond the College's capability to provide needed services.

Ensures that all College facilities are maintained in a manner which provides a clean and safe environment by directing Custodial Services and Safety efforts that include the use of contracted services beyond the capability of the College to provide needed services.

Works with others to help ensure that the conditions of plans and specifications on construction projects are met by contractors by observing progress being made in the field, reporting observations to senior management and those tasked to manage the project, and assisting with the review of any modifications that may be suggested during the construction of a project.

Assists in the preparation of the annual state appropriations request for maintenance and repair of existing College buildings and facilities by developing data derived from facility inspections and identify and prioritize repairs and renovations consistent with the campus master plan, identifying capital renewal projects which support the campus master plan, assessing staffing and funding levels required to maintain campus facilities, and making recommendations to the Vice President for Finance & Operations/CFO.

Assists the College in helping to maintain a campus environment that is friendly to not only the disabled community, but the abled-bodied community as well by being familiar with access regulations and laws and when a discrepancy is discovered, bringing it to the attention of senior administration with possible solutions.

Maintains and ensures control of all campus keys through enforced accountability.

Develop effective and efficient staff by hiring qualified applicants, training personnel to departmental standards, assigning work appropriate to employees' capabilities, and evaluating performance.

Manages funds by controlling the annual department budgets.

Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Vice President for Business & Finance.

Contributes to the overall success of Facilities Management by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,731.00 - $73,286.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, SC 29204 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29204: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,731 - $73,286