Director of Facilities Operations

Company Description:

The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic, comprehensive college of more than 5,000 students. Located in the city of Albany, the heart of New York State’s Capital District, the College is a private, independent, coeducational institution, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. Through a strong liberal education curriculum and progressive academic programs, the College serves traditional students and working professionals in 68 undergraduate and 66 graduate degree and certificate programs.

The College of Saint Rose is an award winning employer. Recently recognized as one of the 2010 “BEST PLACES TO WORK” by the Capital District Business Review, we are also a three-time recipient of the Chronicle of Higher Education’s prestigious ‘GREAT COLLEGES TO WORK FOR” award. Our employees enjoy a close-knit community based on the values of inclusion, honesty, trust, respect, responsibility and the free exchange of ideas.
 

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President of Facilities, this position provides direction, administration and general management of Physical Plant operations of the College, encompassing 35 acres and approximately 90 academic, administrative and residential buildings. Areas of emphasis include providing leadership to a workforce of over 90 in which customer service to internal constituents is the primary goal.
 

• Act as liaison with the College community, federal, state, and local agencies, companies and contractors on all technical matters affecting building comfort control, cleaning and repair of buildings and equipment, landscaping and maintenance of grounds, maintenance of athletic fields, receiving incoming material and equipment and inventory control.
• Ensure an effective means of receipt and dispatch of maintenance and service calls is established which provides for the data necessary to maintain positive control of flow and progress of the work and interfaces with appropriate electronic data systems.
• Establish and maintain methods and procedures for communication of work schedules to faculty, staff and students. Establish priorities and coordinate department trades and functions to accomplish special and routine work activities.
• Establish and maintain a program of regular inspection of facilities, equipment and systems. Develop, coordinate and maintain an effective planned preventive maintenance system for campus buildings, equipment, grounds and utility systems.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with all city, state and federal regulations concerning environmental protection, ADA, fire and building codes, safety, boiler codes and other codes and regulations which may apply.
• Play a key role in the development and administration of departmental budget. Monitor and control expenditures for areas of responsibility. Ensure the collection of necessary technical data and preparation of justifications to support budget approval for major equipment purchases, energy conservation measures, deferred maintenance needs and special improvements.
• Motivate and manage employees to perform with a customer service orientation, in accordance with Federal, State, Union and College policies, with regard to recruitment, corrective action and performance evaluation, etc. Administer applicable union labor agreements and grievances.
• Ensure training and development requirements of skilled work force are identified and implemented, while maintaining adequate staffing levels to meet work responsibilities.
• Oversee the requisitioning, inventory control and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Develop and implement an effective energy conservation program to meet consumption reduction goals established by the College. Work closely with faculty, staff and students to minimize impact of conservation measures on educational programs and activities.
• Assist in the formulation and writing of draft recommendations regarding policies or issues under consideration.
• Work with students, faculty and staff to meet academic and facility accessibility requirements.
• Provide project oversight for minor construction, renovation and infrastructure projects to ensure proper quality, budget and time schedules are met. Write required internal and external reports relating to Facilities Operations.
   

Requirements:

• A total of 15 years of progressively responsible physical plant experience, in an institutional setting, preferably in higher-education. At least 5 years recent experience in the administration and management of a physical plant.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline
• A thorough knowledge of facilities maintenance management; utilities operation and management; facilities planning, design and construction.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with evidence of success at engaging multi-disciplinary teams to aspire to a culture of customer service.
• Knowledge of management techniques, including record keeping, reporting, budgeting, inventory control and cost, personnel and performance analyses.
• Ability to organize and delegate work in order to control a variety of programs simultaneously and the adaptability to cope with changing facilities standards and requirements.
• Proven oral and written communication skills to interact with varying levels of college staff, faculty, students, vendors and service personnel, and the general public.
•  Intermediate level computer skills using a Windows based operating system, specifically MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Also requires knowledge of building automation and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
   

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan to further enhance your knowledge and skills, retirement plans through TIAA-CREF, and wellness programs including the use of our extensive fitness center.

The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other condition established by law.

For a more detailed description of this opportunity and immediate consideration, open a College of Saint Rose Employment Account by logging on to our website using the following link: www.strose.edu/officesandresources/employment_opportunities