MANAGER OF BUILDING SERVICES

Posting Details

Posting Summary Functional Position Title MANAGER OF BUILDING SERVICES Position Number Appointment Type Regular Location-City New Orleans School / Division PHYSICAL PLANT SERVICES Department CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS Position Summary Provide administrative and management direction to housekeeping and landscape managers.

This includes managing and directing cleaning services, special events, and projects; making necessary adjustments, and dealing with emergencies as they arise.

Assign and / or delegate responsibilities for specific work or functional activities. Direct subordinates in the development and practice of uniform practices and procedures for daily cleaning.

Coordinate activities of the assigned units with interrelated activities of other units of Property and Facilities Management and the Health Sciences Center to ensure optimal efficiency and economy.

Additional Position Information BUILDING AND GROUNDS INSPECTIONSa) Conduct spot inspections of buildings, vehicles, and grounds for proper and routine maintenance adhering to the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) and manufacturer standards.

b) Follow up after inspections for corrective action when necessary.PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTa) Monitor and assess manager effectivenessb) Act as the backup manager when department managers are on leavec) Hire department managersd) Participate in interviews and provide guidance for Housekeeping supervisor applicants, all fleet personnel, and all Grounds personnel applicants.

e) Intercede in contentious situations with service providers and / or with members of the campus community and resolve the situation.

f) Act as intermediary between department manager and distressed party.g) Monitor personnel trainingh) Train department managersi) Assist department managers with developing training for new equipment and techniquesj) Assist with training of department supervisors.

• DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENTa) Review work assignments for continuous improvement and adherence to APPA standards.b) Fleet / Equipment management : procure new equipment;
• monitor equipment usage, maintenance and repair.c) Service Contracts : edit and review specifications for custodian and landscape service maintenance contracts;

work with respective manager responsible for the specific contract to verify all requirements have been addressed; monitor contracted service provider for adherence to contract specifications.

• d)Standard Operating Procedures : develop and update, monitor for proper implementation; and assess effectiveness.e) Project Development and Design : assist department managers with project development, implementation and management;
• coordinate with Assistant Director regarding project direction and expected outcomes; design new landscaping projects.f) Innovation : monitor landscaping and custodian professional organizations and literature for new concepts, equipment and / or products;
• guide the introduction of new beneficial concepts, equipment and / or products into daily operations.g) May be required to : respond to emergencies on campus;

be part of the hurricane and major event teams, be assigned to on-call or watch. Minimum Qualifications