Description
Under the general supervision of the Senior Director, Facilities Management, the Manager, Facilities, oversees the skilled and semi-skilled employees involved in the repair, maintenance, and operation of the assigned MATC buildings. This position is part of an administrative team within Facilities Management and assists with the planning, budgeting, and managing of the physical assets and operations. This position consults and collaborates in the areas of facilities management, maintenance, event planning, budgeting, and fleet repair.
Work is generally diversified requiring judgment, analysis and decision-making according to established practices, procedures and building codes. Ensures that compliance with state and federal regulations and engineering and construction codes are followed. Responsibilities include daily planning, budgets, design, direction, implementation and evaluation of department activities. Communication is continuous between the division, industry partners, specialized agencies, and governmental regulatory bodies.
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Facilities Operations & Sustainability Leadership: Directs building services and ground operations involving a variety of maintenance, repair, remodeling, and fleet management work. Collaborates with the Senior Director to plan, budget, and manage MATC facility operations, including budgeting, audits, and expenditure authorizations. Responds to and resolves maintenance service requests, equipment failures, and building emergencies, ensuring appropriate corrective action.
Safety & Compliance Oversight: Oversees environmental health and safety functions; confers with health inspectors, reviews violations, and enforces required corrective measures. Maintains safety and cleanliness standards for buildings and grounds.
Policy Development, Maintenance, and Training: In partnership with the senior director, formulates, recommends and implements policies, processes and procedures. Oversees the development and implementation of departmental operating procedures and ensures staff has appropriate training on these procedures. Guides and reviews procurement and project execution to ensure consistency with college-wide standards.
Fiscal and Budget Administration: Assists with the departmental budget to ensure appropriate expenditures consistent with needs, goals, and objectives. Monitors budget activity, including attention to hiring, training, budget requirements, implementation, and collaboration with other departments.
Committee Participation and System Engagement : Participates in cross-functional committees and organizes, reviews, and debriefs meetings among stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision Making and Continuous Improvement: Leverages data analytics to drive informed decision-making and fosters continuous improvement within the area of responsibility. Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and relevant metrics to gain actionable insights and monitors performance measures aligned with organizational goals. Utilities data to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Applies continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Adjust) based on data analysis promoting a data-driven culture and enhancing team data literacy.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness, and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators and external resources.
Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages a high performing team that is highly skilled and motivates staff to remain focused on the delivery of quality and value-added services and allocates cross-functional responsibilities and work processes. Responsibilities include hiring, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
Qualifications
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Required Education & Experience :
Under the general supervision of the Senior Director, Facilities Management, the Manager, Facilities, oversees the skilled and semi-skilled employees involved in the repair, maintenance, and operation of the assigned MATC buildings. This position is part of an administrative team within Facilities Management and assists with the planning, budgeting, and managing of the physical assets and operations. This position consults and collaborates in the areas of facilities management, maintenance, event planning, budgeting, and fleet repair.
Work is generally diversified requiring judgment, analysis and decision-making according to established practices, procedures and building codes. Ensures that compliance with state and federal regulations and engineering and construction codes are followed. Responsibilities include daily planning, budgets, design, direction, implementation and evaluation of department activities. Communication is continuous between the division, industry partners, specialized agencies, and governmental regulatory bodies.
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Facilities Operations & Sustainability Leadership: Directs building services and ground operations involving a variety of maintenance, repair, remodeling, and fleet management work. Collaborates with the Senior Director to plan, budget, and manage MATC facility operations, including budgeting, audits, and expenditure authorizations. Responds to and resolves maintenance service requests, equipment failures, and building emergencies, ensuring appropriate corrective action.
Safety & Compliance Oversight: Oversees environmental health and safety functions; confers with health inspectors, reviews violations, and enforces required corrective measures. Maintains safety and cleanliness standards for buildings and grounds.
Policy Development, Maintenance, and Training: In partnership with the senior director, formulates, recommends and implements policies, processes and procedures. Oversees the development and implementation of departmental operating procedures and ensures staff has appropriate training on these procedures. Guides and reviews procurement and project execution to ensure consistency with college-wide standards.
Fiscal and Budget Administration: Assists with the departmental budget to ensure appropriate expenditures consistent with needs, goals, and objectives. Monitors budget activity, including attention to hiring, training, budget requirements, implementation, and collaboration with other departments.
Committee Participation and System Engagement : Participates in cross-functional committees and organizes, reviews, and debriefs meetings among stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision Making and Continuous Improvement: Leverages data analytics to drive informed decision-making and fosters continuous improvement within the area of responsibility. Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and relevant metrics to gain actionable insights and monitors performance measures aligned with organizational goals. Utilities data to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Applies continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Adjust) based on data analysis promoting a data-driven culture and enhancing team data literacy.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness, and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators and external resources.
Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages a high performing team that is highly skilled and motivates staff to remain focused on the delivery of quality and value-added services and allocates cross-functional responsibilities and work processes. Responsibilities include hiring, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
Qualifications
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Required Education & Experience :
- Associate’s degree in related field and
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience as outlined in the description which includes