Director of Facilities and Grounds

POSITION SUMMARY : The Director of Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for the management and maintenance of the organization's physical assets, including buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.

This position involves strategic planning, budget management, and overseeing facility operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities :

• Responsible for providing direct leadership and support for the development, implementation, operation, and supervision of Avila University's facilities / housekeeping personnel, plant facility, and construction programs.
• Participates in meetings with consultants and architects during the design phase of any new construction or building renovations to ensure conformance to program, budget schedule, and University standards.
• Monitors schematic and design development documents, proposal documents, final bid documents, and shop drawings for conformance to University standards as well as Federal, State, and Local laws and applicable building codes.
• Enforces Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations : e.g., fire protection, OSHA, ADA, IBC, NEC, EPA, DNR, etc.
• Supervises and inspects facilities and projects on campus, including roofs, windows, doors, boilers, walls, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems, which may include areas that are only accessible by ladder and small enclosed areas.
• Assists in the development of site master plans, including sidewalks, parking lots, exterior lighting, etc., and oversees current files and records of building plans and specifications.

Prepares periodic service and maintenance reports.

• Coordinates with city personnel on construction projects and supervises and inspects work performed by outside vendors.
• Creates and directs a planned program of preventive maintenance and coordinates the scheduling of all maintenance work order requests and inspects completed work.
• Requisitions equipment and supplies required for operations and issues work orders to meet emergency situations and prepares written specifications for bidding contracted work, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures that all billing and payments are in accordance with contract documents and are properly justified in relation to the progress of construction / renovation projects and participates in the development of the annual departmental budgets.
• Participates in the selection and employment of facilities / housekeeping personnel and provides departmental employees in-service programs to improve work performance.
• Develops and coordinates an energy management program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Trade Certified preferred with facility management experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in a supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, blueprints, and schematics.
• Effective communication and people management skills.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits : This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and health insurance.

The Community : Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, and social life opportunities.

Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information : Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University. All new employees will be required to complete an 'Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)' and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at this link.

A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

About Avila University

Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila has been focused on the development of the whole person for more than a century, providing a liberal arts education rooted in values of service, diversity, and excellence in teaching and learning.

Avila’s tagline, 'Education Without Limits,' means students experience a robust student success model to help complete their education within four years, reducing student debt and catapulting career opportunities.

Avila’s rapid student growth is a testament to the focus on making degrees accessible through robust scholarship programs and financial aid.

Because of strategic planning and tireless teamwork by faculty and staff, Avila is now the educational home to students from 26 countries, studying an expanded curriculum that offers more than 60 majors.

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