Director of Facilities

The Director of Facilities is responsible for all aspects of Facilities on campus and campus owned property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Director will establish, and document, procedures for maintenance, repairs and/or replacement of college facilities, grounds, vehicles and systems equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Plan, coordinate, organize and manage in-house custodial and facilities maintenance staff, including but not limited to, working supervisors, grounds workers, custodial staff and clerical staff.
2. Identify and maintain list of critical college infrastructures and any threats, hazards and risks posed; develops plans for prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.
3. Maintain department repair and capital improvement budgets.
4. Maintain current knowledge in the field of facility management/maintenance. Establish, implement and update facility related policies and procedures; comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations; follow all safety precautions / standards and college policies and procedures.
5. Plan, develop and prioritize projects and weekly work plans; ensure materials are ordered and projects are designed and planned with the facilities and custodial team.
6. Plan work/staff schedules; evaluate and monitor projects with regards to progress and cost.
7. Coordinate and monitor status of work orders, estimates, requests, purchases, material and equipment.
8. Coordinate with any staff managing any capital construction projects.
9. Coordinate with the College’s Safety and Security leader.
10. Supervise or coordinate with landscaping services and college employees to maintain the outdoor grounds.
11. Ensure compliance, in partnership with others, concerning applicable building and safety codes, hazardous waste disposal, OSH, DEP, hazardous materials, etc.
12. Oversee and interact with contracted services for facility maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
13. Variable work schedule covering days and evenings.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in building and facilities management, engineering, or a related field (required).
2. Three to five years’ experience in facilities or building operations (required).
3. A working knowledge of Federal, State, and local building codes as well as environmental regulations.
4. Must be able to document, interpret, and communicate institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations.
5. Must be able to organize, coordinate, and supervise outsourced and in-house custodial and mechanical staff of more than 10 employees.
6. Ability to operate departmental equipment, including but not limited to software applications, two-way radios, telephones and fire extinguishers. A willingness to learn more, including the environmental controls for the college. A willingness to obtain appropriate boiler certifications.
7. Must be able to respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina.
8. Must be able to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects up to 70 pounds.
9. Ability to work, organize & operate with a high level of efficiency under pressure & stress.
10. Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and make critical decisions that affect campus wide response & reaction.
11. An ability to communicate effectively and helpfully under difficult time pressures.

Salary: $79,000 - $87,000 per year commensurate with education/experience.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person