FACILITIES DIRECTOR, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY

Compass Group•Rock Hill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. The Facilities Director has the ultimate responsibility for the operation of all service lines at the facility. The Facilities Director is in charge of all matters relating to the POM Department, Environmental Services Department and the Grounds Maintenance Department. The Facilities Director formulates policies and directs operations of the facility. The Director is responsible for the overall oversight of the account. Director will provide leadership for the overall strategic development of all departments, responsible for successfully coordinating and support all activities of all departments. The Director works with all levels of the facility staff in all matters relating to the cleanliness and sanitation and operation of the facility. Director fosters and maintains an environment where safety is first, always. The Director partners closely with the Facility Client in order to work towards the same goals.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of custodial operations, grounds, MEP and Hvac
5 years POM management experience preferred
Utility background preferred
Experience with large annual budgets
Have managed a large workforce
Must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Extraordinary customer service and quality attitude
Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

Responsibilities

Develop and recommend department operating budget and ensures the departments operates within budget
Coordinate POM activities with other departments
Heavy construction project management oversight
Actively communicate with administration and city on growth plans and permits
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise functions and activities of the departments
Establish and implement policies and procedures for departmental operations
Encourage and mentor staff creativity and foster innovation
Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies
Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans
Training and development of all staff members
Inspect facilities constantly to ensure quality control procedures are utilized
Assist in developing/revising annual budgets
Maintains direct contact with varying levels of administration including the direct client and/or vendors, as business needs warrant
Ensures facility’s strategic objectives are defined and achieved
Ensures company capital assets are secured and maintained in first class working condition