Manager Of Buildings And Grounds

The Manager of Building and Grounds reports to the Associate Vice President for Operations and is responsible for daily and long-term maintenance of campus facilities. This includes building maintenance, grounds, automotive maintenance, preventive maintenance, mail, central receiving, and waste management. The Manager provides overall leadership and direction for maintenance activities, establishes priorities, and works to continuously improve the condition of campus Buildings and Grounds. The Manager of Building and Grounds will also assist with the planning of capital construction projects. The Manager of Building and Grounds works with supervisors for other areas of campus facilities as well as Custodial services. The Manager of Building and Grounds oversees the following areas, Structural Shop, Paint Shop, Automotive Shop, Grounds Shop, Lock Shop, mail, and central receiving.

Principal duties include:

• Assess the short and long-term needs for resources and establish priorities for the various facilities maintenance areas. Advocate for resources necessary to address such needs to assist the campus in maximizing resources in the physical plant investments.
• Supervise and direct the overall operation of the following areas: structural maintenance, painting, lock shop, automotive, and Grounds. Assuring close communication and coordination with other facility maintenance functions.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of all related budgets.
• Work closely with the AVP for Operations and Assistant Director for Capital Construction in planning maintenance and operational initiatives associated with new construction projects and major renovations.
• Coordinate scheduling of maintenance and renovation activities to maximize personnel resources and minimize downtime and disruptions to campus.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of assigned staff; using a work-order system to assign work and evaluate work performance per union agreements.
• Assist in furthering the mission, and developing short and long-term goals, for the facilities maintenance department.
• Act as a liaison between the department and the campus community on various building and Grounds. initiatives, ensuring effective communication.
• Provide various reports and statistical analysis to the Physical Plant Director, VP for Business and Finance and others, as requested.
• Take a leadership role to ensuring that all governing regulations are identified and incorporated into daily operations.
• Collaborate with VP for Operations and Assist Director of Capital Construction with planning, oversight, and management of capital construction projects.

• Associate degree in Construction Technology, Carpentry, or related area field
• Five years' experience working in a skilled trade position.
• Experience with facilities maintenance in a larger organization.
• 1 Year Experience Supervising multiple trades.
• Valid unrestricted NYS driver's license

Preferred requirements:

• Experience working in a residential college or university setting.
• Bachelor's degree

• Salary: $70,000 (DOQ)
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Reports to: Associate Vice President of Operations
• This is a 12-month position
• Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant, SL3
• This position offers full New York State UUP (FT), benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country with an excellent fringe benefits package
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