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Form of workLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57492
Department
Facilities
ResponsibilitiesUnder the general direction of the Chief Facilities Officer (CFO), the Director of Operations provides administrative collaboration & support to Facilities senior management regarding the management & direction for the units, including custodial services, minor operational repair activities, elevator maintenance, small renovation projects (paint and carpet), Master Craftsman, warehousing, surplus operations, solid waste, motor pool and other services provided to the residential community. Will act as primary liaison with the Student Affairs run facilities. Will act on behalf of the Director of Maintenance when s/he is not available for intermittent or extended periods of time. Will make substantive contributions, in partnership facilities leadership, on the formulation and execution of policy, strategy and prioritization of objectives and efforts. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership for units and programs within Operations; support sound fiscal management and oversight of staff to ensure appropriate delivery of programs and services; manage the central operational functions to include all aspects of housekeeping services, minor operational repairs activities, small renovation projects (paint and carpet), Master Craftsman, warehousing, surplus operations, solid waste, and motor pool.
- Direct the daily workforce, operating schedules, and evaluation of employee performance in residential and core campus housekeeping services for approximately 9 million square feet. Supervise, evaluate and oversee training of professional staff engaged in housekeeping and minor operational repairs in residential areas; establish work assignments and priorities, define goals and performance metrics, and assist with staff recruitment and selection processes. Oversee an operating budget of approximately $10 million and ensure expenses meet current funding levels. Prepare annual and project/renovation budgets and monitor expenditures for the unit with broad authority to approve expenditures. Work closely with the Facilities Business Services to develop an annual budget. Responsible for departmental emergency planning and safety. oversight of all contracted out programming, housekeeping and elevator, including contract development and implementation. A key component of the position will be oversight of services in the residence halls and University-owned apartments and act as Facilities’ liaison with the University’s regional campuses.
- Oversight of a central motor pool to maintain campus vehicles, track usage, make recommendations for replacement. Ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations regarding vehicle fleet management and maintenance. Manage, maintain, and evaluate operations for surplus Property. Responsible for ensuring all state requirements are met. Must provide efficient compliant services to the university. Serve as the primary contact for the campus’ cleaning services contract, providing direction for their management staff to ensure high quality custodial services from their workforce on the main campus.
- Serve as the primary contact for Student Affairs services provided by Facilities. Providing direction to ensure high quality services. Supervise, evaluate and oversee training of professional staff housekeeping services, minor operational repairs activities, small renovation projects (paint and carpet), warehousing, surplus operations, motor pool programs. Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Residential General Trades program covering approximately, student occupied apartments, guest housing, and community space in residential areas. Participate in developing departmental policies, procedures, financial planning, and priority development as part of the management team. Coordinate implementation of recommended strategies.
Participate in medium to long-range planning discussions regarding University-wide goals and objectives for Facilities Management and the operations, programs and services provided. - Supervise, evaluate and oversee training of professional staff engaged in waste management activities; establish work assignments and priorities, define goals and performance metrics, and assist with staff recruitment and selection processes. Assist with waste management, recycling removal operations and “green” initiatives that reduce environmental impacts and improve efficiency of operation and practices. Organize and coordinate executive level tours showcasing departmental operations’ accomplishments.
- Represent Facilities Management by organizing and/or participating in regular and ad hoc meetings. Serve as a member and/or chair on departmental, divisional and University committees. Prepare and give presentations as required for building services’ initiatives. Perform related duties as required.
Master's degree and five years of experience related to facilities and/or grounds services or a bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience. Two years of experience must be in a supervisory role.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering, and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
- Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction in programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions.
- Ability to strategically plan and serve as a catalyst for organizational change, cultivate a shared vision with others, and motivate others to transfer vision into action.
- Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of processes, procedures, and methods used in Facilities Operations.
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