What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Operations-Facilities Administration position at University of Tennessee - Knoxville?
Market Range: 14
Hiring Salary: $6,123.04 - $8,572.25/Monthly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Associate Director of Operations provides supportive direction to the Facilities Department at UTHSC. This position will have direct responsibilities for Building Maintenance, Grounds Services, Custodial Services, Logistical Services, Physical Plant Stockroom, Auto shop, Plumbing, HVAC, and Boiler Maintenance. This position is classified as an Essential Services Employee. Essential Services Employees maintain business operations for UT Health Science Center, support the physical operations, and safety of campus. This role involves performing various operations and services essential to maintain critical infrastructure and ensuring continuous operations.
- Directs projects (e.g., site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance, etc.) to ensure completion within established time frames, project design, and budget.
- Assists with planning and executing building construction or renovation. Develops Building Assessment teams to detect potential infrastructure problems and determine infrastructure improvements.
- Coordinates planning and organizing Custodial, Building Services, and Logistical Services; oversees specific craft areas of Facilities maintenance and operations of building, facilities, and building systems.
- Serves as the central point of contact to develop and organize plans for organizing long-term and short-term maintenance programs and associated budgets.
- Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance, and supplies.
- Works with constituents across the University to elicit needs, address issues, plan work, etc.
- Monitors the financial activity to ensure expenses remain within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
- Manages and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Creates and promotes pathways for maintenance team members to advance and grow professionally.
- Identifies and implements best practices, policies, and procedures for maintenance teams.
- Oversees human resources personnel functions to include interviewing, evaluating, supervising, recommending new hires, promotions, terminations, and transfers.
- Coordinates and schedules special event operations and safety training.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or other related fields. (MBA or Master’s Degree in Management, Personnel Management, or Industrial and Systems Engineering is preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible senior-level management experience in higher education, health care, or corporate facilities management; OR a combination of education and related work experience to equal seven (7) years. Must have a valid Driver’s License.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to work in extreme cold/heat environments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of engineering and management principles.
- Knowledge of practices and concepts including facilities planning.
- Knowledge of design and construction.
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance management and energy management.
- Ability to oversee personnel management and training.
- Skilled in financial management.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent administrative skills. Ability to effectively supervise.
WORK SCHEDULE : This position may frequently be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.
Salary : $6,123 - $8,572