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Summary

The Director of Facilities Management at Edward Waters College oversees auxiliary services including custodial, maintenance, mailroom, event management, and contracted services such as trash removal and pest control. This role ensures efficient, safe, and well-maintained campus operations by managing vendors, contracts, property, and staff while aligning with university policies.

Responsibilities (What you'll do)

• Manage contracted custodial, building repairs, maintenance, trash removal, recycling, and pest control services, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contracts.
• Coordinate with the Vice President for Finance, building engineers, and external partners to prioritize service requests, building events, and emergency responses.
• Draft, review, and recommend contracts for bidding, awarding, and sole source documentation in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Administer Facilities, Food Service, and Print Shop contracts including selection, negotiation, operational scheduling, compliance monitoring, and invoice approval.
• Oversee property, equipment, fixed assets, and athletic insurance policies, including premium allocation, claims administration, and dissemination of information.
• Maintain records of all buildings, land, and rental/lease properties, ensuring proper tagging and inventory reporting of fixed assets.
• Manage disposal of surplus property and equipment according to university procedures.
• Provide direct oversight of mailroom operations, fleet management, construction projects, contract administration, and risk management.
• Serve as a resource for auxiliary employees regarding university policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training on university and Board of Trustees policies and procedures.
• Review cafeteria operations, equipment maintenance, and invoice processing.
• Direct campus vehicle operations, including motor pool maintenance, utility management, and shipping/receiving.
• Administer selection, training, evaluation, and development of Auxiliary Services staff.
• Coordinate work schedules with campus activities and foster cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ensure proper documentation for real property tax exemption and prepare departmental annual and compliance reports.
• Oversee Print Shop operations and coordinate campus-wide property moves.
• Comply with all applicable state and federal legal requirements.

Qualifications (What skills you have to have)

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in contract bidding, negotiation, construction, or supervision.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance industry standards, health, and safety practices.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective supervisory skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially spreadsheets, word processing, and database management.