Director of Facilities

Company: Nunez Community College

Location: Chalmette

Closing Date: 22/10/2024

Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum

Hours: Full Time

Type: Permanent

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Job Requirements / Description

Position Summary
The Director of Facilities Management reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Operations (VCFO). The Director directs and coordinates campus staff and contracted personnel responsible for Physical Plant, Maintenance, Custodial, Security services, and Property Management to ensure the college is appropriately maintained - clean and safe. This position works with FEMA, GOHSEP (Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness), and Louisiana’s Community and Technical College System’s Facilities Planning and Control (FPC) to ensure that all buildings are maintained and repaired as necessary. Serves as the College Safety Officer. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding vehicle maintenance and reporting. In addition, the Director manages all Facilities Maintenance Requests and manages the College Events Calendar. The Director will assist the VCFO with capital outlay and deferred maintenance budget requests and helps monitor and oversee projects from design through construction for the College.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Building Construction, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in plant engineering supervision and maintenance of facilities, infrastructure (including utilities), construction, renovation, and operations.

Accepted Substitutions

Master’s degree in one of the stated fields will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Master’s degree in any field will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Bachelor’s degree in any field will be accepted with two (2) additional years of the required experience.
Associate’s degree in one of the stated fields will be accepted with five (5) additional years of the required experience.
High school diploma will be accepted with 10 additional years of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have a valid LA driver’s license.
Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must possess strong language, communication, and customer service skills.
Must be able to quickly adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Must be able to work well in a team environment.
Must have experience in inventory control methods and reporting.
Must have technical experience with FEMA, GOHSEP, FPC, Architects, Contractors, and Inspectors.
Demonstrates excellent skills in organizing projects and workloads.
Demonstrates strong understanding of management principles and procedures.
Manages the flow of paperwork very well.
Demonstrates excellent skills in dealing with multiple, competing demands.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Facility Management, Building Construction, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field.

Preferred Experience

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in plant engineering supervision and maintenance of facilities, infrastructure (including utilities), construction, renovation, and operations.

Application Process
To apply, send resumé and copies of any relevant certifications to: (Include Director of Facilities in the subject line)

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

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