Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations (3AS26)

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations, the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations assists in managing the College's facilities, grounds, custodial services, maintenance operations, and emergency preparedness activities. The position supports the planning, coordination, and oversight of daily operations to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the management and oversight of facilities operations, including building maintenance, grounds maintenance, custodial services, waste management, recycling programs, and support services for college events and activities.

• Coordinates and supports the daily activities of maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations by assisting with work assignments, scheduling, training, and the prioritization of maintenance and operational needs to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Monitors work orders and maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Serves as a trades generalist by performing and assisting with maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation activities involving building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, locks, mechanical equipment, and other facility infrastructure as needed.

• Conducts facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, code compliance issues, and opportunities for operational improvements. Assists with troubleshooting building systems and performing maintenance and repair activities. Develops recommendations and corrective actions to support preventive maintenance efforts.

• Assists with the coordination and monitoring of contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and service providers involved in maintenance, repair, renovation, and capital improvement projects. In coordination with the Director, reviews work for quality, compliance, and completion in accordance with project specifications and established standards.

• Supports the College's Emergency Response Program by assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency preparedness plans, safety procedures, training activities, drills, and required documentation. Serves as a resource during emergency situations and assists with required reporting and follow-up activities.

• Participates in professional development activities and serves on college committees as assigned. Assists with departmental budgets, procurement activities, inventory management, reporting, data collection, and strategic planning initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the College.

High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment.

*Salary may exceed the posted SC State salary range depending on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or a related field and three (3) years of related work experience preferred. Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred. Experience with building automation and energy management systems, preferably Johnson Controls Metasys or similar systems. Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing building systems through computerized facility management or automation platforms is preferred.

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.

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