Director of Facilities Management - Wittenberg University

The Director of Facilities Management supervises the skilled crafts team (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and/or general maintenance) and operational building custodial team. The Director establishes work priorities and schedules to ensure maintenance, repairs, work orders and projects are completed in a safe and productive manner, and coordinates projects with vendors. This is a full-time, exempt-level position reporting to the Vice President of Administration.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, oversees and participates in activities related to the maintenance and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Prepares, develops and implements skilled crafts team schedules for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and/or general maintenance; assures duties are performed in a timely and efficient manner; evaluates skilled crafts team's needs and determines appropriate priorities for staff assignments.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; assigns and reviews work in progress and completed work; inspects facilities to identify deficiencies and maintenance needs and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the skilled crafts team and with internal and external community customers impacted by work being completed.
• Engages vendors for estimates and coordinates their work on campus.
• Provides and arranges for training of staff in a variety of areas such as health and safety regulations, equipment operation and maintenance, and other maintenance functions and activities.
• Researches pertinent and timely issues to prepare or update policies and projects.
• Inspects and maintains equipment to ensure in safe and good working order. Arranges repairs as needed.
• Reviews budget and uses resources available in the most efficient way.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials used in applicable record keeping systems used (including employee timekeeping and time approval).
• Point of contact/liaison for faculty, staff, students and vendors. Participates as an active member of a team.
• Represents the University with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff, students and visitors and maintains a professional image at all times.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities.

Candidates must have:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent combination of demonstrated field experience is required.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant working experience is required. Must have previous supervisory experience (2-4 years).
• Prior experience using work order systems required.
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
• Must have knowledge of building support systems (electrical, HVAC, elevators, generators, fire alarms, etc.) and thorough knowledge of all building trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general trades). Must have the ability to assist with hands-on work in various trades as needed. Ability to plan and design small scale in-house projects preferred.
• Must be adaptable and flexible with the ability to respond to emergency calls related to skilled crafts and/or general maintenance needs.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours when necessary for emergency or project work related to position.
• Strength and mobility to work outdoors and in an office or shop maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; ability to traverse campus, including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending and working in confined or awkward spaces; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or phone. Work is subject to exposure to frequent local travel, extreme weather conditions, noise, chemicals, dust and various odors.
• A valid driver's license required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

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Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).