Director of Facilities Management

In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University the Rev. Ezra Keller the colleges first president and founder remarked: This is a lovely spot for a literary institution. Today that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenbergs past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professorsengaging classroom experiences service opportunities and valued athletics traditionsWittenberg is home to 1500 students 60 majors minors and special programsthree graduate programs and 25 varsity sports.

Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the universitys mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles while maintaining a good work-life balance. Click here to learn more about Wittenbergs employee benefits.

The Director of Facilities Management supervises the skilled crafts team (electrical plumbing carpentry HVAC painting and/or general maintenance) and operational building custodial team. The Director establishes work priorities and schedules to ensure maintenance repairs work orders and projects are completed in a safe and productive manner and coordinates projects with vendors. This is a full-time exempt-level position reporting to the Vice President of Administration.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Plans organizes oversees and participates in activities related to the maintenance and repair of utilities systems buildings and equipment.
2. Prepares develops and implements skilled crafts team schedules for electrical plumbing carpentry HVAC painting and/or general maintenance; assures duties are performed in a timely and efficient manner; evaluates skilled crafts teams needs and determines appropriate priorities for staff assignments.
3. Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; assigns and reviews work in progress and completed work; inspects facilities to identify deficiencies and maintenance needs and takes appropriate action.
4. Maintains ongoing communication with the skilled crafts team and with internal and external community customers impacted by work being completed.
5. Engages vendors for estimates and coordinates their work on campus.
6. Provides and arranges for training of staff in a variety of areas such as health and safety regulations equipment operation and maintenance and other maintenance functions and activities.
7. Researches pertinent and timely issues to prepare or update policies and projects.
8. Inspects and maintains equipment to ensure in safe and good working order. Arranges repairs as needed.
9. Reviews budget and uses resources available in the most efficient way.
10. Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials used in applicable record keeping systems used (including employee timekeeping and time approval).
11. Point of contact/liaison for faculty staff students and vendors. Participates as an active member of a team.
12. Represents the University with dignity integrity and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff students and visitors and maintains a professional image at all times.
13. Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects programs and developmental activities.

Candidates must have:

• An Associates degree or equivalent combination of demonstrated field experience is required.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant working experience is required. Must have previous supervisory experience (2-4 years).
• Prior experience using work order systems required.
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook Word Excel Teams and PowerPoint).
• Must have knowledge of building support systems (electrical HVAC elevators generators fire alarms etc.) and thorough knowledge of all building trades (electrical mechanical plumbing HVAC carpentry and general trades). Must have the ability to assist with hands-on work in various trades as needed. Ability to plan and design small scale in-house projects preferred.
• Must be adaptable and flexible with the ability to respond to emergency calls related to skilled crafts and/or general maintenance needs.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours when necessary for emergency or project work related to position.
• Strength and mobility to work outdoors and in an office or shop maintenance setting including operating hand and power tools; ability to traverse campus including but not limited to standing walking climbing bending and working in confined or awkward spaces; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or phone. Work is subject to exposure to frequent local travel extreme weather conditions noise chemicals dust and various odors.
• A valid drivers license required; must meet required insurance qualifications found in Wittenberg Motor Pool policies and procedures.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see ournotice of nondiscriminationhoused on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful positive work environment.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community.Click here to view our Title IX policies.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records educational verifications driving records (when job-related) and/or credit history (when job related).

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply please set-up an accountinour online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Name address and phone number of three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at or email