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Valparaiso, IN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 72000 - 75000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This position is responsible in maintaining the physical operation of the region in a safe secure attractive and clean condition. It is also responsible with overseeing the craftsmen that keep the campus in good functional condition and that are responsible for all site repairs. The Director provides immediate supervision for the facilities staff at all Valparaiso/Michigan City locations including LaPorte Site.

Reports to: Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration

Position Supervises: Assistant Director of Facilities & Maintenance Technicians II III IV V and all Maintenance Specialists that may be utilized.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilities Planning
    • Responsible for new construction and major renovation projects from planning through implementation.
    • Responsible for Renovation & Rehabilitation (R&R) projects (over $100K) roadway projects and any other types of projects from inception through completion.
    • Provides direction and oversight to the Assistant Director of Facilities for R&R projects (under $100K) roadway projects and any other types of projects from inception to completion.
  • Facilities Operations
    • Assesses the need for contract maintenance when a project is beyond the capabilities of the department workforce. Determines where the work is to be routed. Informs the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration and supports the Assistant Director of Facilities in coordinating the work being carried out.
    • May be contacted at any time to address snow removal or any other emergency campus needs.
    • Responsible for:
      • Preparing with the assistance of the Finance Department all required project and contract submissions for Facilities Design Council (FDC) and State Board of Trustees (SBOT) to remain in compliance from planning through implementation of all projects.
      • The maintenance of all buildings grounds college owned vehicles and equipment. This includes providing preventative as well as emergency maintenance and repairs for any electrical equipment plumbing systems HVAC Systems carpentry Custodial Services building access & keying issues and general building security systems. This work will include maintaining the mechanics of the fire sprinkler systems.
      • Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules blue prints schematics operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ensures compliance with OSHA standards.
      • Solving practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
  • Departmental Administration
  • Assist in the implementation of personnel policies including resolving personnel issues. Develops and conducts yearly employee evaluations helps set employee goals and expectations. Maintains employee records approves time sheets requests for overtime vacation and monitors employee absenteeism. Schedules vacation weekend and holiday coverages.
  • Responsible for Departmental Budget and ensuring expenditures follow all purchasing policies and procedures as well as standard and ad hoc reporting.
  • Responsible for professional behavior of self and departmental staff including writing routine reports and professional correspondence and speaking before small groups of employees.
  • Supports staff in fully understanding the Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives.
  • Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people styles and views. Promotes same as an integral part of ones work.

The above listed duties and responsibilities may include lifting and physical exertion guidelines for single person lifting. NO REPETITIVE LIFTING OF OBJECTS OVER 10 POUNDS. A onetime lift or movement of objects may be necessary but may only be performed using accepted lifting procedures and by using extreme caution. If repetitive lifting exceeds the guidelines seek additional assistance.

Pay Range: $72000 $75000

Benefits:

  • No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
  • Excellent benefits including voluntary benefits: medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance identity theft protection accidental injury and illness and more!
  • Employer contribution to retirement plan.
  • Paid time off: Vacation sick volunteer bereavement.
  • Paid holidays
  • Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee spouse and qualifying dependents.
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational pursuits outside of Ivy Tech
  • Professional Development opportunities.

Bachelor degree preferably in a related field with five years related work experience; or industry related certifications with seven years related work experience. Three years supervisory experience is required.

Project management experience preferred.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.


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