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Job Summary
The University of Michigan-Flint is looking for an experienced Director of Facilities & Operations who will lead a team that is responsible for a wide range of tasks relating to the seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operations of the campus facilities and grounds.
The Director will provide strategic leadership and management for construction and renovation projects, custodial services, building and grounds maintenance, mailroom operations, shipping and receiving services, environment health & safety and other related campus facilities operations.
The Director of Facilities & Operations reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance.
Responsibilities*
The Director is responsible for the delivery of a variety of Facilities & Operations support services to the campus community, including but not limited to the following:
- Provide visionary and operational leadership and management oversight for approximately 80 staff and student employees, maintaining a strong customer service focus and create and maintain a culture which promotes a safe and healthy working environment.
- Participate in campus and business and finance strategic planning efforts and manage the translation and implementation of adopted strategies/policies/practices to operational completions
- Responsible for delivering a variety of high-quality campus support services with an emphasis on sustainability. Support services include construction and renovation project management, architecture and engineering, environment, health and safety services, grounds; repair/maintenance, custodial services, shipping-receiving, mail services and inventory control; purchase and distribution of utilities in an ever-greening environment, and electrical and HVAC systems oversight and maintenance, including the central energy plant.
- Responsible for and manages a $5.9 million general fund budget plus an additional $2+ million in deferred maintenance and special project budgets.
- Selects, develops and evaluates staff, intervenes and addresses performance issues.
- Manage interpersonal relationships, processes, activities, and operations across the Facilities and Operations department, and within the Business and Finance area, the entire Flint campus, University of Michigan, and the Flint Community. Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and integrity and is ethical in everyday behavior and builds trust through sincere, respectful and fair interactions and dealings with others.
- Administers and manages several collective bargaining agreements including AFSCME and various skilled trade unions.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant area which may include engineering, architecture, or management
- 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management which must include but is not limited to:
- 8 or more years of supervisory and administrative experience
- Demonstrated experience in the following:
- Leading a workforce of skilled and unskilled trades employees in daily building maintenance and operations.
- Administering and managing collective bargaining agreements
- Developing and managing a financial budget.
- Successful management and implementation of programs and projects in a diverse and complex organization with demonstrated success in managing people, finances, and projects.
- Knowledge and experience with facility preservation, deferred maintenance, renovation, capital project planning/design and new construction.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Michigan driver's license and be able to operate a university owned vehicle.
- Computer skills (including Office or Google Suite) and experience using conferencing software (Google).
- Knowledge of work ticketing software such as TeamDynamix or similar software.
- Safety Compliance and regulations.
- Physical Asset management.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.Work Schedule
This position requires a fully in-person work schedule at this time and is subject to change based upon the duties of the position and the needs of the department.
Work Schedule
In-Person:
This position requires a fully in-person work schedule.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
