Assistant Director Physical Plant III - Facilities Management

About The Opportunity

Under general direction of the Director, is responsible for planning, organizing, communicating, motivating, counseling and managing the effective operations and performance of Campus Service personnel, Maintenance workers, and student workers. Ensures that all residence halls, athletic facilities, academic buildings and recreational facilities are maintained in a safe, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable environment conducive to working, living and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, leadership and coordination to the operational management supervisors supporting the Department of Facilities Management.
• Ensures staff provides full support to faculty, staff, students, conferees and any patron that utilizes a WVU facility.
• Develops and operates guidelines, identifies training needs, maintains safety records, payroll, personnel, building inspections, automated timekeeping records, grievance records and/or other legal documentation that may be required.
• Acts as the facilitator for departmental procedures, University procedures and University policies.
• Initiates new policies, processes, and procedures as necessary to improve ongoing operations.
• Ensures all procedures are current, applicable and revised as necessary to reflect changes in staffing work load.
• Initiates, manages and administers multiple personal and operational budgets exceeding $5,000,000.00.
• Ensures operations are in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations in the handling, storage and application of chemicals, materials and equipment used by the custodial and maintenance workers.
• Initiates building inspection schedule of all WVU facilities and leased facilities to ensure operations are safe, well maintained and conducive to the learning and working experience at WVU.
• Maintains adequate materials and supply levels through the central warehouse and through private vendors through the use of the P-card and purchase orders.
• Continuously evaluates supplies while considering cost, safety and effectiveness of products.
• Directs managerial staff to continually monitor and make necessary adjustments to meeting rooms, classrooms, large open spaces and public areas to accommodate a wide variety of customer requirements.
• Ensures all facilities are kept secure and are routinely monitored by staff.
• Directly works with deans, directors, chairpersons, etc…. to select and maintain building furnishings and physical assets.
• Coordinates maintenance work with maintenance administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years in supervisory / management experience.
• Professional cleaning experience.
• Experience in venue set-ups and management.
• Experience with custodial equipment, techniques and procedures.
• Experience with professional painting and various applications.
• Experience in managing budgets and staffing levels preferred.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.

Pay

Pay Grade 20

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

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About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.