Yosemite Community College District Hiring for Assistant Director, Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Transportation – Central Services at Modesto, California Full Time

Yosemite Community College District

 

Assistant Director, Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Transportation – Central Services

Salary: Management Salary Schedule (2023-2024) Range 35: $8,192 to $10,419 monthly / $8,426.10 to $10,652.10 monthly with Doctoral. Stipend is provided for an earned doctorate.

Closing Date: Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.

 

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=273932

 

DEFINITION

Under supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities Planning, Maintenance and Transportation, the Assistant Director will assist in planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the District’s facility and land use planning, construction maintenance, facilities maintenance and operation programs; assist with the supervision, monitoring, reviewing, and auditing of the construction of new buildings and facilities, and the reconstruction of existing facilities and buildings; oversee, monitor and evaluate energy management activities for all District sites. Plans and administers district policies and procedures related to custodial, grounds, maintenance and transportation and performs other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Senior Director of Facilities Planning, Maintenance and Transportation.

Provides direct and indirect supervision to lower level managers and operations personnel as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above- required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

 

Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree in construction management, business, trade skill or related to the area of facilities operations.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible management or supervisory experience in one or more areas of construction, facility maintenance. Planning, operations and repair of large buildings and equipment, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, techniques, and strategies, pertaining to construction management and maintenance programs; policies, procedures, equipment, materials and supplies related to planning, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds.

• Basic principles of construction estimating, bid preparation and review; methods of estimating costs supplies and equipment;

• Legal mandates; district policies, regulations, operational procedures, methods techniques; project management and computer software technology.

• The use of tools, equipment, supplies, practices, and methods associated with facilities and grounds maintenance work; modern office methods; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; working knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Outlook and Fusion.

• General principles of maintenance, repair and operations of electrical/mechanical systems and equipment and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment;

 

Ability to:

• Effectively and efficiently assist with the planning, organizing of the functions and activities of facility planning, construction, and maintenance program;

• Plan organize, assign, direct and evaluate the functions and activities of the construction process, maintain an effective data management, storage, retrieval system;

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls,

• Use independent judgment;

• Establish and maintain effective organizational relationships; including facilities custodial grounds and maintenance and transportation staff.

• Effectively use tools, equipment and supplies related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds;

• Ability to interpret building plans and specifications;

• Estimate costs of building repairs, alterations and maintenance work;

• Effectively supervise and train staff;

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form; communicate effectively in oral and written form with a diverse constituency

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage, lead, plan, supervise, organize, coordinate, and direct the operations and activities related to the district’s operations; assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of District facilities; plan and administer district policies and procedures related to the maintenance care, utility infrastructure, and cleanliness of college and district buildings, supports campus events and activities.

• Assist with representing the District in working with the state, county, and the city land use and planning agencies.

• Assist in developing, submitting, and accounting for all documents required by the state Chancellor’s Office for state funding.

• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the construction, maintenance, repair, and remodeling of District facilities.

• Assist with monitoring contractors providing construction and maintenance related services to ensure adherence to project specifications, timelines, and appropriate standards of performance.

• Assist with determining operational policies, guidelines, priorities, and the scheduling and control of various ongoing and major construction and reconstruction projects.

• Assist with planning, organizing, and directing facility and equipment preventative maintenance programs, including implementation and maintenance of a systemized data management, storage and retrieval system.

• Participate in maintaining a cost effective and cost beneficial operational mode, and to ensure that appropriate quality control and performance standards are maintained.

• Assist with managing the budget for bond, capital outlay, scheduled maintenance, hazardous substance, local, and maintenance budgets for the District as they relate to construction and maintenance.

• Coordinate work activities between department units, contractors, and other campus groups through oral and written communications; inspect work performed and resolve deficiencies as needed.

• Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, specifications, records and files related to assigned activities.

• Assist in the assignment, coordination, and review of the activities of architects, engineers, and consultants for construction and maintenance projects.

• Communicate with other administrators, personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issue and conflicts and exchange information. Recommend improved methods and changes as appropriate.

• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; operate various equipment and tools used in assigned areas. Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; supervise staff training; prepare evaluation reports; review and discuss staff requirements and performance with employees.

• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; conduct presentations to groups; represent the District with outside organizations and agencies, including regulatory, local, state, and federal governments.

• Assist with developing and administering preventive maintenance program and related records, including preparing detailed procedures and work instructions, scheduling, monitoring equipment operations, and entering data into appropriate system.

• Assist in assembling and collecting facilities planning and operations documents for preservation, including technical manuals, maintenance schedules, equipment replacement program, vendor files, maintenance work orders, purchase orders, and others.

• Maintain positive working relationships with the vendors/contractors, students, the community and various departments within the District.

• Assure compliance with established building codes, safety laws and regulations, timelines, and standards of quality. Secure estimates for work to be performed by outside sources; check to be sure work is properly completed. Review completed contract work for acceptability.

• Plan, coordinate, organize and manage the energy budget, state reporting, management and controls, boilers, pressure tanks and energy equipment for the District.

• Assist with developing of the District’s five-year scheduled maintenance programs; confer with college facilities managers to develop project plans and priorities; formulate preventive maintenance plans to assure proper care of District grounds and facilities.

• Serve on campus and District committees, task forces, and other work groups; maintain positive public relations with the larger community.

• Assist with developing and implement techniques to improve departmental policies and procedures, increase efficiencies, optimize opportunities and maintain state-of-the-art practices; maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

• Assume the duties of the Senior Director, Facilities Planning, Maintenance and Transportation, in the absence of the Senior Director and as assigned. Receive and respond to emergency calls affecting facilities operations; assign personnel and equipment necessary.

• Research, develop and administer guidelines and emergency plan for small gas pipe line system consistent with federal and state requirements.

• Assist with maintaining space inventory and Facilities assessment District wide and confer with the division deans regarding building and room dedication.

• Perform other related duties.

 

Licenses and Certificates

When driving a district vehicle, a valid California driver’s license and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations may be requested.