MGR, FACILITIES OPERATION

Opportunity Description

South Seattle College is looking to hire a Facilities Manager in the Facilities and Plant Operations department.

Salary Range for this position is $85,619 - $118,235 annually.

Application and required materials must be submitted online. Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin January 24, 2025.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Facilities, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the efforts of assigned staff. Assures efficient, effective and responsive customer- oriented services including building maintenance, custodial services, maintenance, track work orders, oversees hazardous waste program, small remodeling and renovation projects, utilities, and other services for various college facilities.

This position is full-time permanent and is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

This position supervises Custodians and Maintenance team.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  
  

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
  
  

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice To Applicants

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What You Will Be Working On

Facilities Program Management:

• Using the departmental system, schedules and assigns work orders to Maintenance and custodial work on all shifts, assures work assignments are consistent with job classification, evaluates work methods and procedures, implements appropriate changes and assures proper handling of cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and hazardous materials. This work will be undertaken based on daily observation of work conditions on campus by the Facilities Manager or assigned custodial leads.
• Oversees hazardous materials waste stream disposal, manifests, SDS sheets, and all reporting to authorities having jurisdiction.
• Oversees all college waste disposal, including recycling, compost/yard waste and refuse.
• Manages surplus equipment and furniture/materials storage and disposal according to WA State requirements, in collaboration with Purchasing office.
• Performs facilities inspections weekly to comply with Department of Ecology, Labor and Industry safety standards.
• Provides technical support and assistance to staff and determines individual employee training needs.
• Provides onboarding for new employees to the department. Determines individual employee training needs and ensures all appropriate and required training is provided; tracks this training for each employee. Provides technical support and assistance to staff.
• Prepares and justifies budget for assigned areas. Monitors and maintains expenditures within parameters or budget guidelines. Implements cost-effective measures and uses resources and technology effectively to increase productivity.
• Assist department supervisors with budget preparation and monitoring.
• Conducts performance evaluations to guide the development of employees, provides a record of performance and ensures consistent evaluations and regular feedback.
• Effectively manage direct reports by observing performance and offering developmental support. Encourages employee development by communicating job expectations and planning, monitoring and appraising job results Coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; assists with employee career development as appropriate. Initiates, documents and implements disciplinary actions as needed.
• Schedules and oversees inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on facilities, grounds and associated equipment. Oversees preventive maintenance programs. Manages work order entry and completion to assure facilities performance metrics can be analyzed and reported.
• Assures accurate records are maintained. Conducts research to obtain and analyze data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations. Interprets, explains, oversees and ensures the enforcement of ordinances, state and federal rules and regulations, policies and procedures and makes authorized administrative decisions. Creates and/or updates policies, procedures and tasks.
• Ensures compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental compliance training and reporting, dangerous waste, etc.
• Sets up preventative maintenance and scheduling in DirectLine for Custodial equipment.
• Makes purchasing decisions for all products and services within and for the custodial, grounds, and hazardous waste departments; evaluates vendors, researches new vendors, determines need for new products and/or services
• Manage and oversee the use of the Megamation work order system for all departments at South Seattle College
  
  

Project Development

• As it relates to Custodial and Maintenance team, oversees maintenance and repair of facilities, and associated equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Plans and schedules projects; inspects, approves and reports on all phases of projects.
• For Custodial and hazardous material, responsible for recommending and ordering campus signage.
• As directed, participate with capital development project team for design and build of campus infrastructure.
• As directed, assists with project management of small remodel and repair projects conducted by in- house staff as needed or directed.
  
  

Confidential Support

• Reviews and approves purchases for Custodial, waste management, and maintenance.
• Employee Relations
• Advises department employees regarding general information safety, environmental compliance, and related policies and procedures.
  
  

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.

What You Bring As a Candidate

• Bachelor¿s degree or 4 years of experience related to Facility management
• Four or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, physical plant operation, construction, environmental health and safety; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may substitute formal education
• Previous experience with staff supervision.
• Possess a valid Washington driver¿s license at time of hire and throughout employment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
  
  

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .

Physical Setting

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
• Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings
  
  

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyberbullying.¿

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance .

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.