ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FACILITIES SERVICES

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FACILITIES SERVICES

Benefits : As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work / life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

POSITION PURPOSE

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Direct the maintenance program for all Housing & Food Services facilities, comprised of residence halls, apartments, and dining venues, including supervision of staff, operations management, and quality assurance.

Manage administrative programs for the HFS Facilities Services and Planning unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance Program Leadership :
• Oversee maintenance and operations for all residence halls, apartments, and dining venues to maintain a high-quality and safe environment.
• Oversee the preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee reactive and emergency maintenance response.
• Oversee cyclical renewal.
• Oversee staffing patterns and schedules.
• Effective use of the HFS maintenance and paint staff.
• Coordination with UW Facilities Services shops and contracts.
• Quality assurance programs to monitor standards compliance.
• Oversight of the apartment turn schedule.
• Computerized maintenance management system oversight.
• Manage delivery of maintenance services provided for HFS by UW Facilities Services and contractors.
• Determine the scope of a wide range of projects from one-time repairs to building renovation and construction.
• Administer contracts for delivery of services including elevator maintenance and laundry services.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate needed repairs.
• Supervision :
• Establish and maintain an organizational culture that emphasizes service to customers.
• Supervise the work of direct reports ensuring appropriate productivity and quality.
• Evaluate the work completed by direct reports and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure proper implementation of Department and University personnel, payroll, and safety policies and procedures.
• Facilities and Department Operations Management :
• Serves as a member of the Operations Unit Leadership Team.
• Establishes and administers assessment and quality assurance measures for program activities.
• Develop policies and standard operating procedures for the Facilities Services and Planning unit.
• Manage unit administrative programs including preventive maintenance, warranty repair process, keys and physical security, fire and life safety.
• Support coordination of facilities and departmental operations for student move-in and summer conference programs.
• Respond to University and Department emergencies.
• Serves as interdepartmental liaison with the childcare centers and privately managed apartment facilities owned by HFS.
• Organizational Effectiveness :
• Develop and manage the over $2 million residence hall maintenance budget.
• Analyze current and future needs and develop plans for addressing them.
• Ensure that budget goals are met and that HFS obtains the greatest value for resources expended.
• Support the execution of capital development projects.
• Emergency Management Program Support :
• Support HFS senior leadership in the planning and administration of the HFS departmental emergency management program.
• Coordinate development and revision of emergency response plans.
• Organize and present emergency management training sessions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree in any field and four years of full-time experience in college and university housing management, facilities management, property management, operations management, or a related field.

Work experience should include at least two years of supervisory experience and experience that demonstrates knowledge of maintenance and building operations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs / Services, or related field.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].

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