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Old Dominion University

Location: NorfolkVA 23501 Document ID: AB231-1UE3 Posted on: 2017-09-0509/05/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-10-05
 

Assistant Director for Facility Operations & Maintenance

This position will provide direction, leadership, and management for Old Dominion University facility operations and maintenance, including management of assigned staff, in support to all buildings and grounds on campus as well as multiple off-campus locations. Department functional responsibilities include management of plant operations, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and grounds operations and maintenance, to include emergency repairs, maintenance, and minor projects. This position also manages the University's utilities budget and coordinates with the Assistant Director for Engineering on prioritizing projects to reduce energy consumption in a cost effective manner. This position is designated "essential personnel" for emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of facilities maintenance, construction, project development, project management and operations practices, policies and accepted procedures. Considerable knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems.
Considerable knowledge of structural and roof systems. Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations. Considerable knowledge of direct digital controls and fire protection systems. Considerable knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems. Considerable knowledge of building construction and maintenance costing including the ability to compare, select, and purchase required supplies, equipment, and services and to manage contracts. Demonstrated managerial skill in planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling multiple operational functions and services.
Management skills to plan, coordinate, and direct both day-to-day and long-range grounds, vehicle & equipment, and facility maintenance and repair functions.
Demonstrated skill in developing, interpreting, and enforcing policy.
Skill to establish and interpret service contracts. Demonstrated skill in developing and administering a budget. Skill in taking initiative, setting priorities, and managing time to complete work in a timely manner.
Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and implementation skills. Interpersonal skills to maintain diplomacy, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Skill using word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and Internet applications on a PC in a Windows environment.
Ability to work independently and to follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to participate and be effective as a team member. Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to communicate and interact positively and effectively with a broad variety of individuals in person, on the phone, and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies including administrators, staff, students, and vendors.
Ability to compose reports, letters, instructions, and other documents with attention to clarity, tone, composition, and mechanics. Ability to effectively hire, train, supervise, evaluate and lead. Ability to create, improve, and monitor work standards, procedures and systems that ensure effective service delivery.

Special licenses, registration or certification
Certified Energy Manager.
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience
Comprehensive experience in facilities management, preferably in an environment comprised of multiple facilities and multiple outlying sites. Comprehensive supervisory experience within facilities management.
Considerable experience complying with ADA , OSHA , and health and safety standards.

Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification
Comprehensive experience in mechanical and HVAC systems. Comprehensive experience in structural and roof systems.
Comprehensive experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations to facilities management operations.
Comprehensive experience with direct digital controls and fire protection systems.
Comprehensive experience with computerized maintenance management systems. Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or another closely related field from an accredited institution.

Conditions of Employment
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during University closings.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience


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