Director of Facilities Management

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think care create and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse sustainable and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching scholarship and practice.

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest with campus locations inForest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live work teach and acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Responsible for coordinating a proactive facilities planning design maintenance and preventative maintenance program for all campuses.
• Responsible for planning organizing and directing the safety and security programs of the University for all campus locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the supervision of new construction and renovation building maintenance and operation at all campuses.
• Responsible for developing and implementing short- intermediate- and long-term facilities plans that align with the universitys mission academic growth and strategic objectives. This includes contributing to and overseeing the Campus Master Plan.
• Responsible for leading the process for identifying evaluating and prioritizing future capital projects and deferred maintenance needs not just managing the execution of approved construction.
• Responsible for directing supervising and evaluating department staff (including subordinate managers/supervisors and skilled trades). This includes ensuring staff receive job tasks safety and professional development training.
• Responsible for overseeing the development negotiation and management of outsourced contracts for specialized services and managing the procurement process for parts materials and major equipment.
• Responsible for the delivery of custodial services to all university campuses.
• Responsible for the supervision of grounds and landscaping services to all campuses.
• Coordinates the environmental and safety program at all colleges and assures compliance with local state and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Directs a comprehensive service-oriented security program for all campuses. Coordinates security and safety matters of the college with outside agencies. Oversees the provision of emergency aid and protection services by campus safety officers. Provides security training and information to all campuses.
• Serves as project manager for university building projects.
• Responsible for the preparation and control of the Facilities Management budget.
• Serves as liaison with local agencies vendors external construction-maintenance organizations and architects.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe operating physical plant.
• Responsible for designing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for developing implementing and supervising cost-effective energy management systems and conservation plans to reduce utility consumption and costs.
• Responsible for leading and supporting university-wide sustainability and environmental initiatives related to facilities operations (e.g. waste reduction water conservation renewable energy).

JOB SCOPE:

Job operates within established policy and guidelines and at the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for supervision of:

• Facilities Maintenance and 12 employees;
• Custodial and 29 employees;
• Mail Services and five employees;
• Scheduling/Event Setup and four employees;
• Service Center and one employee;
• Facilities Office Management and three employees;
• Athletic Center Facilities and two employees;
• Various contractors.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree preferably in engineering or related field will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Eight years of progressively responsible positions that must include a minimum of five years in a facilities maintenance operation preferably in higher education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• Communicates with students faculty staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employees particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language filters listening paraphrasing and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain pleasant efficient and effective working relationships with students faculty staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with and motivate a diverse work force bilingual preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel required from time to time.
• Work on weekends may be required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sedentary work.
• Heavy work.
• Visual acuity.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please upload your resume and cover letter along with your Paycom application. Persons who do not follow and complete the application process are not applicants and will not be considered for employment.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At Pacific University we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic holistic equity-minded and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

We who make up Pacific University aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust civility care openness and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems through an asset-based mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected their contributions are valued and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (for vacation holidaysincluding winter breakand sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food bookstore purchases clinic services and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks snowshoes and bikes)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from historically underrepresented groups.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race color national or ethnic origin ancestry age religion or religious creed disability sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include but are not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way Forest Grove OR 97116 or via email at .