Associate Director of Facilities - Mount Mary University

Position Summary: This position manages and coordinates employees for custodial, electrical and maintenance positions using best management practices. Has a strong understanding of federal, state and local compliance reporting and other requirements. Assumes responsibility of the Director of Buildings and Grounds in their absence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a crew of 3-6 full time and part time employees for the general maintenance and upkeep of facilities
• Ensure proper distribution of assignments, staffing, supplies and equipment for best management practices
• Oversees the outsourced housekeeping assignments and various vendor relationships
• Responsible for Tier II reporting, 3-year DOT Hazmat certification and the updating and continued reporting into the university's lead and asbestos logs, OSHA and other compliance initiatives
• Conducts periodic comprehensive inspections to maintain a living and learning environment for university employees, staff and students
• Lead efforts to improve energy efficiency and sustainability practices
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient with computer and software packages (ie. creating spreadsheets with formulas, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience in housekeeping and general cleaning practices
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of ethics and best practices for facilities management
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence; experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds
• Outstanding verbal and written skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with Mount Mary students, employees, and alumnae
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group process and foster collaborative decision making
• Comfortable working with architects, engineers, carpenters and other vendor communications
• Able to assist in preparing budgets, cost estimates, cost forecasting, schedules and risk analysis for projects
• Working knowledge of Asset Management Databases preferred
• Familiar with conducting regular performance evaluations of staff and ensures successful completion of their corresponding evaluations.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Management and administrative skills, particularly the ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and delegate
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of five years supervisory experience
• Three plus years of progressive facilities management

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks over extended periods of time
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

• 40 hours a week and availability to respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours
• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year
• Complete work required within a limited space
• Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity