Director, Facilities Operations

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for overseeing the Facilities Management Department and the use of facilities and grounds to ensure the needs of the College and its departments are effectively and efficiently met. The Director of Facilities Operations provides support to the Senior Director, Facilities Management and supports the core mission of the College.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in Facilities Management, operations, skilled trades, landscape management, or a similar field.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Supports the Senior Director in managing the facilities and grounds operations of the College.
Ensures the College is providing safe, attractive, and high-quality facilities and grounds for the College Community.
Carries out policies, plans, and procedures for the effective operation of the Facilities Management department, at the direction of the Senior Director.
Identifies significant capital maintenance deficiencies of the campus and develops justifiable data to support capital projects in the funding process.
Develops a comprehensive list of facilities deferred maintenance and strategies for assessment and redress.
Directs energy conservation initiatives through implementation of new programs.
Leads sustainability programs across campus and with other College units which produce more efficient uses of energy and reduction of energy expenses.
Presents recommendations, as needed.
Provides services to the entire campus community, including engaging Senior leaders, Academic leaders, and department heads in short and long-range facility planning, safety, and security.
Provides technical assistance in such areas as audits and standards, preventative maintenance, and space utilization.
Prepares board materials for presentation, as needed.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and College statutes, rules, and guidelines.
Serves as the College’s liaison with regulatory agencies that govern building, environmental safety standards, and codes.
Reviews and approves appropriate federal, state, legislative, and other required reports and advises the Vice President, Administration as needed.
Provides daily oversight of the Facilities Operations department.
Ensures appropriate staffing at all service points, assigns projects and delegates tasks, creates work schedules, provides direction, resolves work problems, communicates job expectations, trains employees, and develops professional growth and development opportunities.
Carries out, explains, interprets, and enforces policy and recommends policy change for policies that may impede student success.
Conducts annual employee evaluations, recommends pay increases, promotions, and other personnel actions.
Approves leave requests and authorizes overtime as appropriate.
Manages employee recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process of the department in partnership with Human Resources.
Administers disciplinary actions upon approval, and in collaboration with Human Resources.
Establishes and maintains a standard of excellent service to students, faculty, and internal customers.
Administers the department budget in collaboration with Business Services.
Estimates expenses to implement department objectives; completes midyear budget review; reviews and approves requisitions; exercises budgetary controls and reallocates resources when necessary.
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.