Director of Facilities Services Operations

Benedict College-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Director

Columbia, SC

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The Director of Facilities Services Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and repair functions, custodial and grounds services, safety and transportation services, construction, and renovation projects, collaborating with other departments, including resource coordination and procurement to ensure timely and successful outcomes. This position organizes, administers, and leads a comprehensive program of maintenance and custodial services that provide and maintain in an efficient and economical manner the facilities, grounds, equipment, and vehicles of the College, so that all faculty, students, staff, and the community are assured of clean, safe, attractive, and healthy places in which to learn and work.

Ensures the success of the Department of Facilities Management by coordinating the development of goals and objectives that are consistent with and supportive of the institutional mission of Benedict College.
Reviews and approves unit plans for Facilities Maintenance, Transportation Services, Grounds Services, and Custodial Services, and evaluates progress toward their achievement.
Coordinates the delivery of essential facility services by organizing the various units of Facilities Management in a logical, non-duplicative, and effective manner.
Facilitates the development of an overall plan for needed repairs and renovations of all College buildings and facilities.
Evaluates the condition of all College buildings and facilities and documents their current condition and compliance with health, life safety, and building codes.
Advises senior management of the status of existing College facilities regarding life safety requirements and makes recommendations for corrective action of unsafe conditions.
Ensures the success of capital projects and physical improvements by collaborating with and coordinating with appropriate partners throughout the project life cycle.
Provides for a safe campus environment by directing the development of appropriate plans for extraordinary grounds, maintenance, and custodial efforts under emergency conditions.
Ensures that all College facilities are maintained in a manner which provides a clean and safe environment by directing Custodial Services and Safety efforts.
Works with others to ensure that the conditions of plans and specifications on construction projects are met by contractors.
Assists in the preparation of the annual state appropriations request for maintenance and repair of existing College buildings and facilities.
Maintains and ensures control of all campus keys through enforced accountability.
Develops effective and efficient staff by hiring qualified applicants, training personnel, assigning work, and evaluating performance.
Manages funds by controlling the annual department budgets.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading and attending professional development courses.
Contributes to the overall success of Facilities Management by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum eight years' experience in related areas; four-year degree and/or professional designation preferred.
Minimum of five years of increasing responsibility within the industry.
Computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite.
Experience in construction, facilities management, higher education, or a related field is preferred.
Management skills, particularly problem-solving and decision-making.
Organizational and supervisory skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of automated work order systems and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Extraordinary customer service and quality attitude.
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.

Salary based on experience.
Competitive benefits program.

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