- Responsible for maintaining the campus grounds and buildings in a manner that presents a good first impression and that contributes to the retention of students, faculty, and staff.
- Establishes and implements training for employees and supervisory personnel.
- Responsible for project management within the FM Trades Shops, including budget and expenditure control.
- Responsible for operating within the approved budget.
- Follows and maintains proper accounting, procurement, and MSU Procedures.
- Studies and develops methods for improving trade operations and improving customer satisfaction.
- Communicates with and receives inquiries from the campus community regarding work requests, delays, repair, maintenance (deferred, preventative, and operating) and renovation projects.
- Establishes and maintains schedules, preventative and general maintenance programs.
- Monitors daily work order reports and ensures staff are being assigned to meet the maintenance and services needs of the campus in a timely manner.
- Works closely with trades shop supervisors and staff to ensure time and resources are being tracked consistently.
- Assists with training programs and employee development to improve work performance and safety practices.
- Assists the Business Office with ensuring maintenance contracts are meeting the desired needs for campus buildings, equipment, and grounds.
- Assists in preparation of job descriptions and performance appraisals for supervisory personnel.
- Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists in the review and scheduling of routine maintenance of parking lots, streets and drainage ways.
- Serves in the absence of the Director of Facilities.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Facilities Management.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Five years of progressive experience in supervision of university or public facilities maintenance or similar operations is required.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Master's degree preferred.
- Works on feet for extended periods of time.
- Work 5 days per week and additional as required by the Director.
associate director for facilities operations - Murray, KY, United States - Murray State University
Description
Position InformationPosting Number EX Job Title Associate Director for Facilities Operations About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate.
Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools.
The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.
Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St.
Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body.
The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Exempt (Monthly) Department Facilities Mgmt Administration Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates, either through subordinate supervisory personnel or directly, activities of employees in building maintenance inclusive of building trades, painting, plumbing, electrical, locksmiths, environmental systems, central heating and cooling and maintenance projects.