Executive Director of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance

1 day ago

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States The University of Alabama Full time
Job Summary

The Executive Director of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance and Support is responsible for providing comprehensive oversight of building maintenance, grounds management, custodial services, elevator operations, logistics, and the coliseum department.

This role drives operational excellence of the University's facilities and grounds by establishing and implementing short- and long-range department goals, objectives, strategic plans, operating procedures, and performance standards.

The Executive Director monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness and implements changes as needed. Establishes best practices and standard operating procedures. Collaborates with campus and community stakeholders to further institutional strategic and operational goals. Ensures facilities and grounds are maintained in accordance with University standards.

Additional Department Summary

Reports to Associate Vice President for Facilities and Grounds. Oversees units that include a team of approximately 540 employees in service-oriented, skilled trades, technical and professional positions.

The team maintains and enhances over 16 million square feet of facilities and grounds across 325 buildings on 1400 acres and is committed to providing efficient, well-maintained, comfortable, and inspiring spaces for students, faculty, and staff.

Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of facility or grounds management experience; OR master's degree and six (6) years of facility or grounds management experience.
  • Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Outstanding collaboration and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop a culture of process improvement, performance excellence, customer service, transparency, and accountability.
  • Comprehensive understanding of facilities, maintenance, operations, and infrastructure.
  • Decision-making, planning, organizational, and problem-resolution skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills with internal and external constituents.
  • Ability to function within a complex regulatory environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in facilities management, operations management, engineering, or related field.
  • Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) certification.
Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position.

A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

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