"Director of Facilities"

Requisition ID: 1671

The University of Olivet is located in south central Michigan in the town of Olivet, MI, which is a close knit, rural community offering quiet streets and natural surroundings, yet is not more than 30 minutes from the larger cities of Lansing and Battle Creek. The university campus is a source of pride and consists of academic buildings, administrative offices, residential halls, a library, art building, conservatory for music and an athletic complex.

SUMMARY

The University of Olivet has opened a search for a Director of Facilities Management. Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will possess excellent skills and experience in personnel management and relationship building (union environment), strategic and long-range planning, facilities maintenance and construction management. Position details follow the posting information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:  Five (5) years of recent related experience. Excellent knowledge and experience in the proper installation, maintenance, operation and repair of boiler plants, HVAC system design and controls, plumbing, electrical and structural systems. Demonstrated leadership experience with at least five (5) years of previous supervisory responsibility in a facilities setting.

Preferred: Four-year degree and experience in higher education setting.

TO APPLY

Click on the “Apply” button. From here, follow the instructions for completing the profile, application and uploading your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references. 

The University of Olivet is committed to diversity in its students and employees and strongly encourages members of historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Position details follow.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Facilities provides leadership in the areas of construction, maintenance trades and housekeeping services for the University’s physical plant and grounds. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions include the following duties, knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the Director of Facilities. Regular, on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. 

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct supervision of the Maintenance, Housekeeping and Grounds Departments, including conducting performance reviews and evaluations.
• Responsible for development and monitoring of the annual facilities operating budget
• Assist the CFO in developing a long-range capital improvement plan
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, including safety (OSHA, MIOSHA), EPA, insurance requirements and The University of Olivet policies related to facilities. Maintains records of such compliance.
• Supervise the coordination, planning and monitoring of construction and renovation projects for campus facilities
• Develop and manage a comprehensive facilities master plan
• Schedule routine and preventative maintenance, cleaning and inspection of campus facilities including grounds, structures, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and HVAC equipment and other facility components, maintain complete documentation
• Maintain inventory control system
• Manage procurement operations as necessary for building operation supplies, vendors and contractors
• Work with VP & CFO and Director of Human Resources to negotiate the union contract. May take lead in negotiations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:  Five (5) years of recent related experience. Excellent knowledge and experience in the proper installation, maintenance, operation and repair of boiler plants, HVAC system design and controls, plumbing, electrical and structural systems. Demonstrated leadership experience with at least five (5) years of previous supervisory responsibility in a facilities management setting.

Preferred: Four-year degree and experience in higher education setting.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of space planning and project management
• Ability and desire to work effectively with diverse individuals in a wide range of positions within the University
• Ability to relate well and work cooperatively with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to manage and effectively prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making; demonstrated consensus-building skills
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals to problem-solve, communicate solutions and apply corrective actions
• Demonstrated ability to assess customer short-term needs and anticipate long-term requirements
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to find, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORKING ENFIRONMENT: 

The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile information and negotiate.