College Manager Facilities

Community College System of New Hampshire•Claremont, NH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The College Facilities Manager supervises building, electrical, mechanical, and grounds maintenance operations and staff; coordinates construction and maintenance projects; develops and implements routine and preventative maintenance programs; oversees maintenance expenses; and contributes to long-term facility planning. The role covers River Valley Community College’s Claremont campus and Keene and Lebanon Academic Centers. Employment eligibility requires residency in a New England state. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a recognized college or technical school, with a major study in building trades, engineering, building construction, or facility management, or equivalent technical training or education.
Five years of experience in building maintenance, construction, or a building trade, including two years in a supervisory and/or project management capacity.
Each additional year of approved work experience may substitute for one year of formal education.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.
Residency within a New England state is required for employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Licensure or certification in electricity, HVAC, or plumbing.
Knowledge and experience in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical engineering technology and project management.
Ability to construct and interpret building plans, sketches, and drawings.
Certification or licensure in one or more building trades.

Responsibilities

Manage physical plant and grounds operations, including routine and preventative maintenance, custodial functions, repairs, renovations, and special projects at the Claremont, Keene, and Lebanon sites.
Define and maintain onsite asset-management processes, including for classroom equipment.
Manage onsite implementation of technology projects designed and provided by the System Office.
Coordinate availability of site compliance components such as Rave and Exaqvision.
Coordinate contracted facility and grounds maintenance and repair services, and work with the President in overseeing contracted staff.
Perform general building and grounds maintenance when facilities staff are absent, including custodial work, groundskeeping, snow removal, and mechanical work.
Prepare the annual maintenance budget, manage expenditures, oversee funds earmarked for building, grounds, and custodial maintenance, and ensure purchases are suitable and reasonably priced.
Develop and implement methods to improve operating efficiency.
Prioritize maintenance projects, establish completion dates, monitor project status, provide updates to the CFO, and review facilities staff activities.
Collaborate with the President on long-range planning and capital budgets related to future facility needs.
Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate staff, and coordinate daily work activities, including operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other functional systems.
Implement and evaluate maintenance programs for operating systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generators, water supply, safety/security, alarm, and distribution systems.
Establish and maintain procedures for unforeseen or emergency situations to protect employees and students and minimize risks to facilities and property.
Coordinate building safety and security initiatives with Campus Security and local police, fire, and recreation departments; work with the Leadership Team and/or Campus Security to ensure procedures are followed.
Observe safety practices, report concerns to Administration promptly, and respond to emergency calls to maintain safe and proper operating conditions.
Oversee public access to and use of College facilities and coordinate usage with staff and/or faculty.
Coordinate on-the-job training, including annual staff safety training on vehicle operation, hazardous materials, and physical plant safety.
Serve on and lead college or system committees as assigned.
Comply with college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.