Florida Gulf Coast University
Assistant Director, Maintenance & Operations
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Maintenance Operations provides operational direction and oversight of all maintenance to assigned University housing facilities.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Provides operational direction and oversees maintenance operations of assigned physical facilities. Oversees renovations and capital projects. Provides guidance, training, and support to skilled and professional staff and student workers. Acts as a liaison between vendors, partners, and university departments to ensure services are provided timely and efficiently. Maintains budgets including monitors expenses, researches purchase options, prepares requisitions, and reconciles invoices. Complies with applicable safety regulations and policies. Assists in the implementation of existing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Recommends new or improved guidelines, policies, and/or procedures. Supervises full time staff to include, approving time off, conducting performance reviews, and setting up annual goals. Field questions from residents and parents regarding updates and progress of work in the halls. Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus. Other Duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. Valid driver's license. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary and serve on an on-call rotation. Preferred Qualifications: Professional full-time experience providing operational direction and oversight of the maintenance of residential housing facilities in a higher education setting. Experience managing and operating Garden style apartments and traditional student housing units in a University setting. Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously. Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising full time and part time workers. Experience working with a wide range of vendors including but not limited to custodial services, landscape services, pest control services, fire detection/suppression maintenance and repair, swimming pool maintenance, generator maintenance and repair, disaster cleanup, and other such contractors. Familiar with the maintenance and operation of 2 ton HVAC units and chill water air handlers. Experience with life safety alarm systems and equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable building systems, equipment life cycles, preventative maintenance schedules, and safety requirements. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position. Knowledge of state bidding processes and contract requirements. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines. Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort. Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure. Ability to resolve problems and effectively communicate with parents and students. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently. Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance and motivation. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary and serve on an on-call rotation. Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment. Pay Grade 18
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Provides operational direction and oversees maintenance operations of assigned physical facilities. Oversees renovations and capital projects. Provides guidance, training, and support to skilled and professional staff and student workers. Acts as a liaison between vendors, partners, and university departments to ensure services are provided timely and efficiently. Maintains budgets including monitors expenses, researches purchase options, prepares requisitions, and reconciles invoices. Complies with applicable safety regulations and policies. Assists in the implementation of existing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Recommends new or improved guidelines, policies, and/or procedures. Supervises full time staff to include, approving time off, conducting performance reviews, and setting up annual goals. Field questions from residents and parents regarding updates and progress of work in the halls. Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus. Other Duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. Valid driver's license. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary and serve on an on-call rotation. Preferred Qualifications: Professional full-time experience providing operational direction and oversight of the maintenance of residential housing facilities in a higher education setting. Experience managing and operating Garden style apartments and traditional student housing units in a University setting. Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously. Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising full time and part time workers. Experience working with a wide range of vendors including but not limited to custodial services, landscape services, pest control services, fire detection/suppression maintenance and repair, swimming pool maintenance, generator maintenance and repair, disaster cleanup, and other such contractors. Familiar with the maintenance and operation of 2 ton HVAC units and chill water air handlers. Experience with life safety alarm systems and equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable building systems, equipment life cycles, preventative maintenance schedules, and safety requirements. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position. Knowledge of state bidding processes and contract requirements. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines. Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort. Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure. Ability to resolve problems and effectively communicate with parents and students. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently. Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance and motivation. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary and serve on an on-call rotation. Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment. Pay Grade 18