Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Seaside CA

Description

Please apply using this link: Another Source’s client, California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), is recruiting a Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations to join their team.  This position requires presence on campus but one of the perks is access to affordable campus housing.     Here’s a little about CSUMB and the position they are recruiting for:   Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized comprehensive baccalaureate and masters granting university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives through a focus on student success and engagement through project-based learning, service learning in its regional community, and the promotion of multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond campus. CSUMB is both a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,400 students.     The University’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in the development of a diverse body of faculty, staff, and administrators. CSUMB’s sustainability initiative is to be carbon neutral by 2030. The university’s faculty and staff, many of whom live in the East Campus housing development, appreciate living and working so close to the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below market rate campus housing and competitive salaries for faculty and staff.     About the position:  Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Facilities Management, the Director provides leadership and management of the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Team; and plays a critical role in ensuring that the campus environment is clean, safe and well-maintained, and that the department is a top-performing service provider that enhances customer experience.        This position is responsible for the work product of a diverse and broad range of services which includes building maintenance workers, carpenters, electricians, locksmiths, painters, plumbers, laborers, mail services, warehouse, and facilities maintenance, custodians, grounds, pest control, and waste management services. The incumbent also provides direct supervision and management of the Shipping and Receiving, Mailroom Services, Special Events and Moving Services, Warehouse Operations, and the Enhanced Use Lease Service Agreements.      What you will be doing: In conjunction with the AVP, establishes expectations, goals, and objectives for direct reports; evaluates employee performance, and develops staff. Interfaces with customers relative to pending work requests to clarify scope and schedule. Uses sound judgment in prioritizing work, seeks management guidance on questionable or particularly challenging requests.     Develops, implements, and maintains a building management program for university buildings and facilities.  Ensures that services are ongoing and provided in the most effective and efficient manner.  Develops a service model that is focused on customer satisfaction, technology-infused operations, and a forward thinking approach.  Establishes a quality assurance program using benchmarks and performance metrics to measure progress. Coordinates facilities activities with other University divisions, colleges, and departments. Ensures compliance with OSHA, fire codes, applicable local ordinances, federal and state requirements.  Manages the recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of assigned personnel. Provides day-to-day supervision of skilled trades assigned to the maintenance, operation, repair or replacement of HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), refrigeration, plumbing, domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, electrical, wall systems and roofing. Provides direct supervision of the Project Manager, team leads, Facilities Customer Service & CMMS Analyst, Storekeeper, and other assigned staff.  Reviews workload levels and coordination effectiveness between project manager, administrative services, and skilled trades, ensuring timely task/project completion, achievement of preventive maintenance goals, and delivery of quality services.  Assists the AVP in the development and implementation of policies and procedures associated with all aspects of operating the physical plant. Coordinates and communicates with the appropriate department heads, other Facilities Directors within the CSU system and with the Chancellor’s Office. Consults with campus administration on issues related to maintaining the physical plant. Provides timely and accurate written and oral reports as required.  Manages the financial resources allocated to facilities maintenance and operations. Monitors recurring operating and annual capital budget allocations to manage expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.  Assists the AVP with multi-year operating budget planning and strategic planning process, including the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives.  Implements and directs the building maintenance/repair contracted services to ensure that service standards are consistent with University administrative policies and procedures and contract agreements.    Develops and implements safety programs and provides necessary training to ensure that employees are performing their duties in a safe manner.  Reports, tracks and maintains accident reports; makes/implements recommendations for accident prevention.  What you bring to the team:    Thorough knowledge of: all aspects of physical plant management; utility and infrastructure systems; methods, materials, chemicals and equipment used in building maintenance, including knowledge of OSHA guidelines; modern management and administrative techniques related to the development and implementation of appropriate methods of work planning, scheduling and coordination; personnel supervision, financial/budget planning and management.  Working knowledge of facilities management software systems.       Ability to: establish and manage preventative and deferred maintenance programs; effectively manage and develop the skilled trades and assigned personnel in a collective bargaining environment;  evaluate work performance and productivity; set appropriate priorities to effect timely completion of numerous concurrent tasks or projects within defined resource limitations and timelines; write reports, specifications, policies and procedures; independently perform a wide range of complex tasks; manage technical assignments associated with facilities administration;  analyze situations and take corrective action; maintain effective working relationships with administration, faculty, students and all parties doing business with the department; communicate in a professional and effective manner—in both written and oral forms—with campus employees, students, vendors, and the public.        Minimum qualifications:  Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field and seven years of progressively responsible experience managing facilities maintenance and operations, including extensive experience supervising skilled trades (maintenance or construction) and developing policies and procedures.  Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.  Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, complex budgets, and financial resources. Additional experience, which has demonstrated the requisite skills and abilities, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.  A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.       Extensive experience supervising trades (maintenance or construction) and developing policies/procedures related to building and utilities systems. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment. Knowledge of technology tools used in physical plant management and applicable local laws and work conditions. Experience using administrative tools and metrics to evaluate performance. Must be familiar with personal computers, including fluency in using standard office software packages. Proven experience in managing multi-faceted budgets and financial resources with the ability to prioritize. Ability to address the essential functions associated with this position including the knowledge and abilities identified above.       What’s in it for you:   Education Benefits: The CSU Employee Fee Waiver Program allows eligible staff or their eligible dependents to attend courses at any CSU for reduced rates at a maximum of two courses or six units per term, whichever is greater.       Balancing Work/Life: One of the big WOW's is that this position accrues 16 hours of vacation per month. That's 5 weeks of vacation per year in addition to the 13 paid holidays and 8 hours accrued per month of sick leave.         PERS Retirement System:        CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.      Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis, to maximize the recruiting process.