MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR BUILDING AND GROUNDS

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 00710

FLSA: MANAGEMENT

Job Summary

Directs the overall custodial, grounds, and crafts activities necessary to operate and maintain the grounds and buildings of assigned college.

Scope

This position works in the area of Maintenance and Operations. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, general public, vendors, contractors and regulatory agency staff. Equipment used includes computer, drafting equipment, and a variety of grounds, custodial equipment; HVAC and other crafts equipment as needed.

Supervision Received

This position reports to a College President, Dean, or other administrator who has overall responsibility for maintenance and operations of one or more facilities; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises all maintenance and operations staff.

Representative Duties

Directs maintenance and operations of college facilities, grounds, and mechanical equipment; develops and controls department budgets; coordinates construction activities with District staff and contractors; develops and administers departmental policies and procedures; supervises and evaluates assigned maintenance and operations employees; makes recommendations for physical plant maintenance and repairs, and accommodations for handicapped access; initiates requisitions for the purchase of materials and supplies; files reports on accidents, vandalism, thefts and burglaries; supervises preparations for scheduled college events; prepares payroll requests, absence and other administrative reports; develops and coordinates preventive maintenance programs, energy conversation programs and M&O training programs; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: current practices of institutional maintenance and operations in the areas of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electricity; equipment and vehicle maintenance; carpentry; plumbing; painting; grounds keeping; and housekeeping; governmental codes and regulations related to safety, fire, construction, and public access; cognizant of national and local fire, safety, and building codes.

Ability to: supervise the work of skilled crafts persons and other departmental employees, read and understand blueprints and a variety of technical instruction manuals; maintain accurate records; develop cost estimates and budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be experience in a supervisory capacity in maintenance and operations, with direct experience in one or more of the crafts supervised.

Special Conditions of Employment

This position is on 24‑hour emergency call, and may require State of Arizona license for pesticide spraying.

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may occasionally require strenuous lifting, bending, climbing, etc.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.