Director, Facility Operations - Fayetteville, United States - University of Arkansas System

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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.

The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies.

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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Department:
Executive Management

Department's Website:

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.

Unit has primary responsibility for ongoing preventive maintenance programs and oversees the campus elevator service contract.

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.

Oversees the University's Recycling Program and the solid waste disposal 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.

Qualifications:
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:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.

For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.

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 Coordinator and 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

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