Director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance

The University of Puget Sound's Facilities Services Department is hiring an experienced person to fill the Director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance position! This person will manage a team of HVAC Mechanics, Electricians, Plumbers, Locksmith and Carpenters to maintain and improve the quality of the University facilities. This position provides technical guidance and management regarding the inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of all building related systems.

This position will be able to take advantage of Puget Sound's generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, floating holiday, and campus bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for employees and their families*
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more!

Please note:

-Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.

This position is:

• a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt position.
• responsible for working directly with the AVP for Facilities Services and the Facilities leadership team to effectively and efficiently administer the university's building operations, maintenance, and facilities recapitalization programs.
• expected to lead trades staff, vendors and contractors in the facilities maintenance and operations mission within the financial resources available to high quality outcomes.

To be considered for this role, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facility Management, or related discipline, plus minimum of three years' relevant work experience in facilities maintenance, construction or architecture. (An equivalent combination of education and relatable experience to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.)
• a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• a valid driver's license.
• the ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• For more information on Puget Sound's exempt staff benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/2023%20Benefits%20for%20Exempt%20Staff%20Members.docx.pdf
• For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks and, if applicable for the position, a drug screen, physical test and functional assessment.

About Puget Sound:
Puget Sound is a national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington. To learn more about the university, visit "About Puget Sound" on the university's website (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about).

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply today through our University website!

https://www2.pugetsound.jobs/psc/HR92PRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=7146&PostingSeq=1&

All candidates must complete an application through our official website for consideration.

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