Director of Facilities

Responsibilities

Directs the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the ground's maintenance and safety on college campus.

Ensures the college’s building grounds systems and equipment are functioning properly, and are maintained in excellent condition.

Manages operation of building craft areas, which usually include carpentry, locksmith, landscaping, vehicle maintenance, roof and road functions.

Manage security services to all staff, faculty, students and visitors to the college; monitor safety conditions for resident halls and other buildings; provide and implement crime prevention and safety programs; maintain safe parking conditions on campus.

Develops, manages, and monitors department budget, employee training, and miscellaneous tasks.

Maintains adequate inventory of maintenance products used in all buildings.

Solves contractor problems and issues as needed.

Prepares bid specifications for special projects and for the college.

Contributes to strategic planning by evaluating and projecting future facility needs and options for meeting those needs.

Qualifications

• A two year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.
• Two years to five years of similar or related experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts.
• Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).
• Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Position Status: Full-time.

Application

• To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:
• Completed and signed Seward County Community College application.
• Seward County Community College application.
• Cover letter, which states how the candidate specifically meets the qualifications.
• Job-related resume including contact information for three professional references.
• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (copies are acceptable) and copies of any relevant certifications, if applicable.

Selection Process

• The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview.
• Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.