Director of Facilities and Grounds Management

3 days ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Avila University Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Facilities and Grounds Management is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall management and maintenance of Avila University'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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct leadership and support for the development, implementation, operation, and supervision of facilities/housekeeping personnel, plant facility, and construction programs.
  • Participate 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.
  • Monitor 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.
  • Enforce Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations, including fire protection, OSHA, ADA, IBC, NEC, EPA, DNR, etc.
  • Supervise and inspect facilities and projects on campus, including roofs, windows, doors, boilers, walls, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Assist in the development of site master plans, including sidewalks, parking lots, exterior lighting, etc., and oversee current files and records of building plans and specifications.
  • Prepare periodic service and maintenance reports.
  • Coordinate with city personnel on construction projects and supervise and inspect work performed by outside vendors.
  • Create and direct a planned program of preventive maintenance and coordinate the scheduling of all maintenance work order requests and inspect completed work.
  • Requisition equipment and supplies required for operations and issue work orders to meet emergency situations and prepare written specifications for bidding contracted work, supplies, and equipment.
  • Ensure that all billing and payments are in accordance with contract documents and are properly justified in relation to the progress of construction/renovation projects.
  • Participate in the development of the annual departmental budgets.
  • Participate in the selection and employment of facilities/housekeeping personnel and provide departmental employees in-service programs to improve work performance.
  • Develop and coordinate an energy management program.
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.

About Avila University

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



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