DIRECTOR, Facilities Services, University of Houston-Victoria.  Directs the physical plant operations and facilities services for the university.  Primary duties:  develops and manages departmental budget, which includes deferred maintenance, capital renewal, and renovations; directs the submission and execution of requests for proposals, invitations for bids, formal solicitation documents, and other purchasing activities; directs sustainability, energy conservation; reviews expenditures and usages of utilities ensure effectiveness and eliminate waste; oversees the planning and implementation of campus construction and renovation projects; serves as custodian of university blueprints, plans and construction documents; directs the operations of deferred maintenance, maintenance, custodial grounds, key control, event reservations and coordination, and recycling; manages supervisory staff; develops and implements emergency procedures and response; and serves as departmental representative on campus committees and as advisor for security and risk management programs.  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management or related field and (5) years related experience.  Excellent managerial skills for directing the administrative departments day-to-day operations; excellent written communication skills to draft policies and procedures, correspondence, and reports; excellent interpersonal skills to interact with university community and external entities; and ability to work independently with minimal interaction with the supervisor.  This position is security sensitive and some travel is required.

Minimum Salary $51,500 (dependent upon experience)

To apply, please submit an application form, letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. 

Apply online at http://uhv.simplehire.com

Review begins immediately, open until filled.  Please apply before March 8, 2010.

The University of Houston-Victoria is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

Facilities Services – Assistant Director

Schedule

Aug. 4 - Job Posting Closes.

Aug. 11 - HR qualification review complete.

 - Selection Committee formation and interview format drafted.

Aug. 14 to 18 - Selection Committee Review of applications.

-  Candidates contacted to schedule interviews.

Aug. 21 to 31 – Interviews.

Sept. 5 – Decision.

Job Ad

Assistant Director, Facilities Services (Position No. 070607053) $3077/Mo., Full-time. Facilities Services Department. Responsible for shipping and receiving, asset inventory and custodial services. Responsible for providing administrative and technical assistance in planning, coordinating, reviewing, overseeing the construction, maintenance, remodeling/renovation and repair activities and/or projects of location building facilities, equipment, grounds and landscape. Plans, organizes and coordinates through supervisory personnel and contracted services the operation, maintenance and repair functions of the unit or units of assignments and the comprehensive program for preventative maintenance. Insures that job and work order procedures are followed and properly reported. Schedules and establishes priorities for repair work; insures that personnel, supplies and equipment are efficiently utilized. Prepares cost estimates; assists in preparation of budget and monitors budget expenditures. Participates in planning and writing specifications for new and replacement materials and equipment. May be responsible for providing content for the campus/location web page as it relates to the services and/or activities of the department. Selects, trains and evaluates assigned staff. Evaluates employee performance; interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring. May act as a liaison in the planning, review and coordination of construction and renovation projects performed by outside contractors. Performs duties of Director in his/her absence. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree (or journeyman's license) in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering plus two years of facilities maintenance experience or  two years of college or completion program certificate from a technical trade school with related course work plus four years of facilities maintenance experience.  Requires the ability to utilize computer technology to input, access data, maintain records and review/generate reports.  Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.  Official transcripts may be required. Deadline for all applications (electronic/non-electronic) is 5:00 p.m. on 08/04/2006.  For information call North Lake College (972) 273-3307.

Position Description

RANGE C09 JTC NO. TF1                        FLSA EXEMPT Y

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director, Facilities Services

LOCATION DESIGNATION: All

DATE PREPARED: April 1985

DATE REVISED: Spring 1992; Spring 1993; Fall 2005

NEXT SCHEDULED REVIEW: 2007-2008 (LAST REVIEWED: 2004-2005)

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for providing administrative and technical assistance in planning, coordinating, reviewing, overseeing the construction, maintenance, remodeling/renovation and repair activities and/or projects of location building facilities, equipment, grounds and landscape.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes and coordinates through supervisory personnel and contracted services the operation, maintenance and repair functions of the unit or units of assignments and the comprehensive program for preventative maintenance.

• Insures that job and work order procedures are followed and properly reported.

• Schedules and establishes priorities for repair work; insures that personnel, supplies and equipment are efficiently utilized.

• Prepares cost estimates; assists in preparation of budget and monitors budget expenditures.

• Participates in planning and writing specifications for new and replacement materials and equipment.

• May be responsible for providing content for the campus/location web page as it relates to the services and/or activities of the department.

• Selects, trains and evaluates assigned staff. Evaluates employee performance; interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring.

• May act as a liaison in the planning, review and coordination of construction and renovation projects performed by outside contractors.

• Performs duties of Director in his/her absence.

• Performs related work as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Varies to meet organizational needs.

PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIREMENTS:

Work may involve moving of light to moderately heavy equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or journeyman's license) in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering plus two years of facilities maintenance experience or two years of college or completion program certificate from a technical trade school with related course work plus four years of facilities maintenance experience. Requires the ability to utilize computer technology to input, access data, maintain records and review/generate reports. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Official transcripts may be required.

***May be subject to a criminal background check prior to employment with the District.***

revised: 09/01/05; rje;ccp

Grid Elements (if necessary)

Looking for skills or experience beyond that called out in the ad & position description, but form an essential part of the job:

• Training / Cross – training
• Building services contract administration
• Asset inventory
• Shipping & Receiving
• Custodial
• HazMat
• Broad range of technical experience
• Evidence of team building

Interview Format

• Please describe how you have successfully expanded or added services without having a proportionate increase in operating budgets.
• What communication strategies do you adopt to assert policy or procedural requirements with those in positions of higher authority than yourself.
• Tell us your best customer service story.
• Tell us what your staff can expect from you when managing their performance improvements.
• Please describe the steps you have taken to build accountability structures for asset management in a large organization.
• Working with multiple stakeholders can present diverse or conflicting objectives. What skills do you bring to NLC to help manage this challenge ?

UNDER AMARILLO COLLEGE'S PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY, ONLY CURRENT APPOINTED EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION DURING THE FIRST FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTICE.

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POSITION AVAILABLE: Supervisor of Roads and Grounds (Grade 16)

DATE OF NOTICE:   4-16-2010

DEPARTMENT: Physical Plant General Services

DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Open

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: www.actx.edu/hr

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: Supervises mowing, watering, planting, and pruning; application of herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers; and cleaning of all campus grounds, roads, and parking lots, coordinates all snow removal.  Plans work schedules; supervises maintenance of all equipment such as tractors, mowers, and trucks; services and maintains service records of College vehicles.  Coordinates parking lot repair.  Orders supplies and assists in budget preparation.  Operation of heavy equipment may be required.  Supervises, trains, evaluates and disciplines employees in department.  Performs related duties as required.

SALARY: $2670 per month minimum.  Excellent benefits.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Five years of supervisory experience in grounds maintenance or related field required. Experience in automatic sprinkler controls; knowledge of mechanical repair of turf maintenance equipment, purchasing, budgeting, and plant insect and disease identification preferred.

EDUCATION:  Associate Degree in botany, horticulture or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.  Bachelor’s Degree in botany, horticulture or related field preferred.