Director of Facilities (ADM2826)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681222 The Director of Plant Facilities provides strategic and operational leadership for the Colleges buildings, grounds, transportation fleet, motor pool, utilities, energy-management systems, and fire and life-safety systems. This position ensures a safe, healthy, functional, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors. The director plans, schedules, and oversees maintenance and repair activities, custodial operations, and contracted services while ensuring facilities operations support the Colleges budget priorities, service expectations, and strategic objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the essential functions of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. HutchCC reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties to meet institutional needs. Essential Functions - Direct, supervise, develop, and evaluate facilities supervisors. Ensure employees receive appropriate training and maintain required certifications and licenses for their assigned duties. - Oversee supervision of the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of college buildings and grounds, including electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems. - Develop, administer, and monitor departmental budgets. Authorize the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies; maintain appropriate inventory controls; and prepare capital outlay improvement requests. - Develop, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance, renewal, and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical equipment, utilities, and fire and life-safety systems. - Oversee custodial operations to ensure college buildings and premises are clean, sanitary, safe, and prepared for daily use. - Serve as the administrator responsible for facilities safety and compliance with applicable physical-accessibility requirements, including ADA standards. - Develop project scopes and specifications; estimate equipment, material, labor, and supply costs; prepare bid specifications for equipment, construction projects, and contracted services; and oversee work performed by outside contractors. - Contribute to HutchCCs strategic and capital planning by evaluating current facility conditions, forecasting future needs, and recommending practical, cost-effective solutions. - Oversee college fleet operations and maintenance, including buses and motor-pool vehicles. - Oversee shipping and receiving activities. - Manage the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of building automation and energy-management systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire alarms, construction sites, and landscaping. - Collaborate with campus departments and employees to ensure facilities, custodial services, utilities, grounds, security support, and room setups are prepared for college programs and events. - Represent the Facilities department on assigned college committees and contribute facilities expertise to institutional initiatives. - Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. Supervision This position provides direct and indirect supervision across the Facilities department, including departmental coordinators, supervisors, full and part-time employees, and student staff.