Director, Facility Operations - Fayetteville, United States - University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
05/06/2024
Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Facilities
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Executive Management
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Summary of Job Duties:
Management responsibility for the overall operations & maintenance program for all campus educational and general (E&G) facilities (4.5 M square feet), through a Zone Maintenance management strategy consisting of (6) maintenance zones and a total of 37 staff and supervisors.
Management responsibility for Building Services (120 staff and supervisors), which provides custodial services for 4.5 M square feet of E&G and other associated campus facilities, and the campus E&G window washing contract.
Responsible for the campus landscape and grounds program, and the integrated pest management and control contract, with ongoing planning, development, and implementation, of campus landscape and grounds requirements.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Building Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Construction Management or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of direct supervisory experience
At least 10 years of facility operations experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in building sciences, architectural engineer, facilities Management, operations management or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Basic understanding and hands on experience with landscape & grounds programs, custodial programs and recycling Programs
Experience working in a higher education institution
APPA CEFP (Certified Educational Facilities Professional); EFP - entry level prof. with up to four years exp.; IFMA Facility Management Professional
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of building operations dealing with housekeeping, general trades, HVAC, landscaping and grounds, and engineering
Knowledge of recycling programs
Ability to effectively communicate verbally & written not only with staff, but with deans, directors, department heads, vice chancellors, faculty, and etc
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, with the ability to both think strategically and successfully manage and improve daily operations
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$115,000 - $125,000 Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dawn Hefley, HR Partner,
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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Required checks are identified in the position listing.A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.
Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).
Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinatorand to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Driving, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
About the University of Arkansas
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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