Director of Maintenance & Grounds

Job Summary

Reporting to the University’s COO & Vice President of Student and Administrative Affairs, this position is responsible for providing strategic vision and leadership in the comprehensive planning and management of all facility operations and personnel, including but not limited to maintenance and trades, grounds, work order management, event support, and sustainability for all campus locations. The Director of Maintenance & Grounds is the primary resource for continuous operation of campus facilities during all emergencies and is also responsible to oversee and maintain relationships with outside contractors and vendors. The position requires the ability to effectively lead a department personnel and work collaboratively with a wide variety of campus constituents and stakeholders.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership in the planning, operation, assessment and communication of the University’s facilities operations activities, including grounds, maintenance, skilled trades, event logistics, and renovation.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses ensuring that facilities operating budgets are developed and effectively managed to ensure proper levels of service and effective financial oversight. Allocate human, financial and equipment resources to ensure flexibility, timeliness and customer satisfaction in responding to campus priorities.
• Ensure efficient and effective bidding, procurement, management and assessment of building, maintenance and repair projects, to ensure that projects meet quality, budget and safety standards and are completed on time within University guidelines.
• Provide vision and leadership in maintaining a safe, healthy, sustainable and disaster resilient environment for the URG/RGCC community including faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Support university-wide goals through effective coordination and communication with key internal and external constituents. The goals are accomplished through the following conduits: the development and implementation of EH&S programs; conducting facility and equipment inspections; providing incident response and investigations; performing disposal services; providing training to support EH&S programs; and, providing leadership through various committees and professional organizations.
• Establish a program for new construction and renovations. Coordinate the work of in-house staff and consultants in periodic re-commissioning of existing campus infrastructure.
• Encourage initiatives and identify alternatives, which result in enhancing the preventive maintenance program and its administration.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the functions of the department; recruits, employs, supervises and evaluates departmental staff; directs the implementation of management development skills training, and safety training.
• Serve as primary resource for continued operation of campus facilities during emergencies.
• Prepares reports and conducts presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Staff, and other campus constituencies as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, business, construction management or a related field preferred;
• Five to ten years of progressive facilities management experience including the implementation of an effective building asset management control system, energy procurement and management, environmental health and safety, building renovation and maintenance projects, and effective management of facility operating resources.
• Familiarity with the utilization and reporting from computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation control systems highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse staff.
• Candidate must have the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external constituents and stakeholders and work with a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience at an institution of higher education or at a facility of similar size and scope is preferred along with a commitment to the mission and vision of the University, with a high degree of motivation and interest in serving the needs of the institution.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and identify problems, troubleshoot and identify, develop and present recommendations and alternative solutions while managing multiple shifting priorities.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational and environmental regulations, professional standards and best practices in environmental health and safety (i.e., OSHA, CDC/NIH, EPA, DOT and related standards).
• Professional certification in EHS fields or disciplines desired, or mandated to be acquired.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Special Requirements

• Willing to participate in special training programs and classes as required.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
• Willing to use personal vehicle to perform maintenance tasks on campus.
• Willing to be available and work flexible hours for weather related and emergency needs (i.e. early call in, weekend call in and after hours call back).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Usual shop working conditions and associated physical demands including climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, exposure to conditions in mechanical/boiler rooms, ceilings, and roofs.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Exposure to heat and cold in inclement weather

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to Rebecca Euton, COO and Vice President of Student and Administrative Affairs, through the University’s online application tracking system.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Background check and official transcript required prior to hire.

For additional information, please visit: www.rio.edu.

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America’s unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer