Staff – Director of Buildings and Grounds

Staff – Director of Buildings and Grounds

Posting Number: 20111200-2
Job Category: Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Director of Buildings and Grounds oversees all college facilities operations at Niles and Dowagiac campuses including the supervision of maintenance staff, custodial services, and contractors. This position requires a high level of leadership, confidentiality, and support of all college initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license
• Supervisory experience of institutional building and grounds operations.
• Five to Ten (5-10) years of experience in facilities operations involving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or other skilled areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in facility operations

Other Information:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure the efficient and timely operation of college buildings and grounds including HVAC systems, utilities, parking lots and sidewalks
• Comply with state/federal regulations and maintain facility records including blueprints/floorplans, boiler certifications, CSD-1s, backflow testing, elevator inspections, and equipment service agreements
• Assist architects, contractors and college administration in the supervision of building construction and renovation projects
• Serve as facilities contact in all emergencies including crisis management, severe weather outcomes, infrastructure failures, or other facility emergencies
• Maintain all campus utilities, including the use of Building Management Systems for HVAC and lighting
• Oversee energy conservation campuswide by participating in energy savings upgrades and programs
• Establish and maintain systematic buildings and grounds inspections and surveys to identify and correct maintenance and repair needs of the college
• Prepare capital outlay, department annual budget, and departmental master plan
• Supervise department personnel and manage work schedules and assignments, identifying training needs as appropriate
• Perform routine staff evaluations and conduct progressive discipline as necessary.
• Process maintenance requests and oversee departmental processes such as facilities scheduling, key controls, and SDS program
• Responsible for snowplow scheduling and receiving after hours calls including weekends and holidays
• Maintain college owned vehicles and equipment
• Prepare material specifications and order supplies/equipment within budgetary guidelines.

The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, visit https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/5478

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