Facilities Manager

Overview

POSITION DESCRIPTION: is not intended to cover every work assignment a position may have. Rather, they cover the broad responsibilities of the position.

The campus Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining and overseeing Touro University California’s grounds, buildings, and equipment under the supervision of the Facilities Director. The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring a workspace is safe and functional. The Facilities Manger will supervise the work of custodial employees engaged in performing routine maintenance, including: repairs, cleaning, minor alterations, and relocating material, supplies, and records. The Facilities Manager will also coordinate with outside vendors for service calls, deliveries, and installations. The position requires ability to perform minor electric, plumbing, and handywork. The Facilities Manager will work with other departments to assist with on-campus routine and special events. The Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Facilities and keeps them up to date regarding work at the site.

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Responsibilities

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: are those work assignments which are predominant, regular and recurring.

• Assign and supervise the work of maintenance and custodial employees. Inspect work for completeness.
• Manage and assign incoming work orders through electronic tracking system.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the department to obtain maximal use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Train and/or coordinate training in facility maintenance, safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Enforce compliance of procedures, safety rules, and regulations.
•  Revise schedule and priorities as a result of operating problems.
• Serve in an on-call capacity for campus emergencies.
• Interview and recruit for vacant positions in maintenance and custodial departments.
• Maintain campus vehicles, including tires, smog, lube and oil changes.
• Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate construction projects, remodels, and other special short- and long-term projects.
• Review and sign off on work tickets, after outside vendors have completed their work.
• Responsible for the requisitioning, storing, distributing and accounting for necessary building and grounds maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Review and evaluate requests for office and storage space allocations and make recommendations to the Director of Facilities.
• Plan irrigation system for campus.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable): should reflect who the employee is supervising and what the expectations are.

• Supervises maintenance and custodial employees.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION(S): is the Education, Training and/or related experience needed by the person to perform the job.

• Must have a high school diploma or a degree from an approved vocational/trade school at minimum.
• At least 5-7 years employment in the maintenance/repair of large buildings including exterior maintenance.
• At least 2 years in a management position. 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·         Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, landscaping and irrigation, and housekeeping.

·         Valid California Driver License (Class C and M), forklift license required to operate forklift, and training to operate lift ladder.

CORE COMPETENCIES:  Core competencies identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations and personalities.

·         Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

·         Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, students, clients, customers, and the general public.

·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, ability to interpret a variety if instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

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Minimum Salary