Job No. 152886
- Job Title:
- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
- Employer:
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Bates Technical College
- Location:
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Tacoma , WA
- Posting Date:
- 26-Apr-2024
- Description:
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SUMMARY
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations is responsible for maintenance and operations of buildings, building equipment and systems, supervision of maintenance and custodial staff, contracted grounds maintenance, energy and utilities management, operational budgets, and coordinating minor capital projects. Responsibilities include customer relations, quality assurance, employee assessment and development, day-to-day staffing, budgets, cost containment and reduction initiatives, short and long-range planning, sustainability initiatives, problem solving, new product and service delivery, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
PLEASE NOTE: This position will be open until filled. Candidates who apply prior to May 6, 2024, will get first consideration. Applications will be reviewed weekly after this date.
Please be sure to read this entire posting in order to understand the full scope and requirements of this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions
Develop and maintain uniform custodial procedures and standards for all assigned facilities.
Oversee the preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and scheduled maintenance (SM) programs for buildings, grounds, equipment and systems.
Conduct regular site inspections and determine appropriate action.
Ensure proper operation of heating and cooling systems and maintain proper building temperatures and indoor air quality.
Approve, prioritize, assign and monitor work requests.
Coordinate workflow with all college departments, outside vendors and contractors, as necessary.
Establish project scopes, acquire cost estimates and bids for contracts, materials, and services.
Manage grounds contracts as well as service contracts for the department.
Coordinate work schedules with contractors, vendors and the college community.
Work collaboratively with staff and community during emergencies, assisting with the assessment and implementation of corrective action.
Responsible for the safety and protection of the building during inclement weather or natural disasters.
Manage minor capital project budgets as assigned.
Participate in short/long range facilities planning for the College.
Manage solid waste, energy, pest management, recycling and utility programs ensuring sustainable initiatives are on-going.
Coordinate and maintain College energy conservation programs.
Analyze and monitor actual energy costs.
Responsible for preparing budgets and management of financial operations of the department within the budget, goals and objectives of college guidelines and policies.
Provide leadership, development and supervision to staff to maximize the overall performance and ensure alignment of the department’s and College’s strategic plan, core values, vision and mission.
Ensure that all maintenance and custodial staff maintain appropriate licenses, comply with safety, health, fire and boiler codes, and safe handling, and storage of hazardous materials.
Non-Essential/Other Functions
Assumes the backup role as needed during the absence of the Director of Facilities & Operations.
Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities - This position is responsible for the following positions:
Maintenance Engineers I, II, III & IV
Custodians II & III
Conditions of Employment
Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
Maintain first aid/CPR certification.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for reimbursable travel.
This position is required to work on campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma/GED or certification in closely related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in custodial, maintenance, and grounds services.
Two (2) to three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working with HVAC and boiler systems.
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working with integrated building control systems.
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree in Facilities Management or closely related field.
Experience Managing Facilities Departments in higher education organizations with multiple campuses.
Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) through APPA International.
FMP, CFM, or SFP credential(s) through the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).
- Contact information:
- Bates Technical College
- Tacoma, WA 98405
- United States
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