Director - Facilities

Job ID: 277332

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading and directing the Facilities Management functions for a multi-campus college; including Real Estate, Design and Construction, Central Receiving and Distribution, Maintenance and Operations, Custodial Services, Fleet Management and Landscape and Grounds Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's missions, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies

• Provides leadership to multiple departments through mid-level supervisors

• Supervises maintenance personnel in the completion of day-to-day maintenance activities and prioritizes and monitors work activities at all locations/sites

• Provides electrical and engineering support for campus/instructional site building projects and repairs, troubleshoots and resolves electrical, HVAC, plumbing and other issues

• Responsible for the development of prioritized lists of major and minor repair and renovation needs; to include written specifications, scope of work, and drawings; schedules and holds pre-bid meetings; awards contracts; and manages projects and supervises the work of contractors

• Develops departmental priorities to support the mission of the college

• Develops and maintains department budgets, capital budgets, and MRR budgets

• Manages campus/sites utilities; analyzes usage and expenditures; and reviews and processes invoices

• Manages custodial services and monitors the cleanliness of buildings and spot -checks supply inventories

• Directs the maintenance of campus grounds; monitors cleanliness of grounds and height of grass; and inspects natural areas and flower beds

• Maintains employee attendance records and reviews and approves payroll reports

• Meets with prospective vendors, architects and consultants

• Ensures facility inventory reports are correct and updated as required

• Collects and analyzes data needed for space assignment and campus/site planning

• Prepares and analyzes campus/site requests for space modifications and/or changes in use

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three (3) to five (5) years of related experience

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Proposed Salary

This is a full time, fully benefitted staff position.

Salary: $99,000

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter

Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of building, grounds and custodial maintenance principles and practices

• Knowledge of the principles of mechanical and electrical engineering

• Knowledge of college and state purchasing and contract management policies

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies

• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies

• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel

• Skill in the negotiation of contracts

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

• Skill in oral and written communication

Apply Before Date

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

Position is open until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This role is considered a position of trust.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5643342

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