St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director, Facilities Services

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning and Institutional Services   SITE: Epicenter

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P     GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plans, organizes, staffs and directs the operations of seven (7) major campuses and seven (7) minor sites, encompassing 168 facilities with over 2 million square feet of space and 434 acres of property. Oversees all custodial services, fleet services, inventory, landscaping, mail and receiving, maintenance, non-current records, security and warehouse functions. Supervises a staff of 170 personnel, with six (6) direct supervisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares the Annual Unit Plan (Budget) to cover all funding requirements for all materials, supplies, personnel, equipment and utilities for a budget in excess of $10 million and 70 departments.
• Overseas the use of manual and/or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Aides in recruiting and interviewing personnel.  Recommends hiring personnel.
• Monitors all operational activities of the Facilities Services Department.
• Develops policies, rules and procedures for Board of Trustees review and approval.
• Consults with architects, engineers and college department Program Directors and campus Provosts concerning maintenance and operations of each site.
• Directs and implements training programs for all Facilities Staff.
• Ensures the Preventative Maintenance Program is carried out in all areas of Facilities Services.
• Assist with Rental of Facilities college-wide.
• Directs the preparation of graduation setup and teardown.
• Evaluates personnel under direct supervision and reviews all evaluations in Facilities Services.
• Prepares reports and communications relating to the Facilities Services Department to include Mid-Year and Annual Reports.
• Participates in and implements recycling and energy program initiatives.
• Recommends disciplinary actions and wage increases.
• Assist the Director of Facilities Planning and Institutional Services as assigned.
• Responsible for added duties assigned by the Director.
• Works directly with Safety and Environmental Department and other safety-related issues.
• Responsible for directing Emergency Operations when needed for preparation, damage assessment and recovery operations.
• Responsible for Total Quality Management and Team Building for all areas of Facilities Services.
• Oversees the tracking of all utility billing to minimize energy consumption.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, plus specialized courses in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience supervising facilities maintenance operations with a minimum of two (2) years at the supervisory level, preferably with a higher education institution.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the operations of college facilities. Knowledge of the budgeting process.  Through understanding of both manual and computerized maintenance management systems.  Ability to plan and supervise the work of large facilities support staff.  Interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of ADA and energy management concepts.  Verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with college administrators, staff, and outside agencies.  Computer skills.

Revised: 09/2006