TITLE: DIRECTOR FACILITIES
GRADE: 18
JOB CODE: 2321
FLSA: EXEMPT
Job Summary
Provides general management and professional direction for
comprehensive facilities management that includes facilities maintenance and
repairs, facilities renovation and major maintenance, utilities distribution,
custodial, landscaping and other maintenance services to the assigned college
and/or multiple campuses.
Scope
This position works in the area of maintenance and operations
or building and grounds. Work contacts
include administrators, faculty, staff, students, government agencies, general
public, contractors and vendors, such as architects, engineers, consultants and
suppliers. Equipment used includes
drafting equipment and standard office.
Supervision Received
This position reports to an assigned administrator who has
overall responsibility for maintenance and operations of one or more
facilities; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and
specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.
Supervision Exercised
Depending on
location/department, may supervise the
positions of Custodian, Groundskeeper, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Utility
Worker, HVAC Technician, Facilities Technician, Coordinator Ground Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, clerical
staff and/or other assigned staff. May
oversee the work of outside contractors.
Representative Duties
Manages the maintenance and operation of the college/multicampus
facilities, grounds, mechanical equipment and utilities distribution; provides
technical direction to college/multicampuses; develops and controls department
budget; oversees building and grounds remodeling and major maintenance
projects; develops and administers departmental policies and procedures;
manages and evaluates assigned staff; develops, plans and initiates physical
plant maintenance and repair projects; makes accommodations for accessibility;
initiates and approves requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and
contractor's services; coordinates construction activities with district staff
and contractors; maintains liaison with architects, engineers and contractors
engaged in construction, renovation or other major projects; maintains records
and files; develops controls and procedures to promote facilities management
and work production; develops and coordinates preventative maintenance
programs, energy conservation programs and M&O/Crafts training programs;
performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: all phases of physical plant operation,
maintenance and repair; planning, scheduling, management and administration of
the physical plant; federal, state and local regulations and safety practices;
record keeping and report writing.
Ability to: read blueprints; manage, plan and administer a
plant operation and program; direct the work of others; maintain operating
costs and other records; prepare necessary operation and progress reports;
oversee planning for repairs, alterations and construction, equipment, grounds
and landscaping; 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 a college degree in engineering,
architecture or business and/or experience in physical plant/facilities
management in a supervisory capacity.
Special Conditions of Employment
This position is on 24‑hour emergency call. OSHA
Certification required within 1 year of employment.
Working Conditions
Positions in this class may require strenuous lifting of 50
pounds, 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.