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Posted: 10-Sep-24
Location: Fredonia, New York
Salary: $92,000-$120,000
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Internal Number: 180862
The Director of Facilities Services reports to the Vice President for Finance & Administration and has financial responsibility for $7.8 million in operating funds. Facilities Services includes Structural Trades, Custodial Services, Electrical, Grounds Landscaping, HVAC, Plumbing, Central Stores, and Automotive. Currently there are 119 employees in the Facilities Services area, 4 of which report directly to the Director.
Fredonia's campus spans approximately 250-acres, with 24 acres of parking lots, 5 miles of paved roads, 7.5 miles of sidewalks, and 6 outdoor athletic fields. There are 63 buildings with a gross square footage of 2,331,461 and 900,000 square feet of roof area. Our facilities include a natatorium, four indoor athletic venues, 5 major theaters, recital halls, and concert halls, as well as academic and residential buildings. Facilities Services processes approximately 9,000 work orders annually.
The Director is charged with providing strategic focus, dynamic, creative leadership and direction for the Facilities Services functions at SUNY Fredonia in alignment with the University's mission, values, and strategic priorities. They must be familiar with strategic planning, budget management, and be committed to customer service and continuous quality improvement. They must apply strong leadership and organizational skills and foster teamwork and good morale amongst employees and across the campus. Adherence to applicable State and Federal regulations including, in particular, those relating to occupational safety and building codes is required.
The Director has the authority to manage Facilities Services in accordance with University and SUNY policies. They are responsible for supervising and evaluating personnel; prioritizing and coordinating work; expending funds within approved budgets; representing the University to outside constituents, as appropriate to the University and office missions; and delegating responsibilities to area managers and supervisors and holding them accountable. The Director is charged with ongoing assessment and improvement to departmental policies and procedures and the organization and alignment of all functions in Facilities Services. They must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging as these are important interdependent components of our institutional identity. The Director may be assigned to special projects or to serve on Divisional and University-wide committees as required. Occasional weekend and evening work required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledgeable about Structural Trades, Custodial Services, Electrical, Grounds Landscaping, HVAC, Plumbing, Central Stores, and Automotive.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
- Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
- A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
This is a full-time, UUP represented, Appendix A position with an annual salary of $92,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience, beginning 11/11/24.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience showing a work history of increased responsibilities in a mid to senior level role in facilities management.
- Previous responsibility managing a significant operational budget.
- Experience planning and successfully managing a large workforce.
- Experience in project management.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree
- Experience with SUNY
- Experience in a unionized environment