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OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard-of-hearingindividuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Director, Facilities Management

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salary

Exempt Status:

Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

M2

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Campus Design and Facilities

Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Campus Design and Facilities, the Director of Facilities Management assumes the responsibility for management of the University’s buildings, facilities, and grounds.

Job Description:

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for employees in improving and maintaining the University’s 99 acres and over 2 million square feet of building space to fulfill the University’s mission; and leads and oversees key functional infrastructure units essential to the success of the Department, including Building Operations and Maintenance, Landscaping and Grounds, and Business Services.
• Ensures the success of the Facilities Management department by coordinating the development of goals and objectives that are consistent with and supportive of the University’s mission, reviewing and approving unit plans within the context of Facilities Management’s goals and objectives, and evaluating progress toward their achievements.​
• Supervises and provides on-going feedback to staff; completes the annual performance evaluations; sets goals and expectations; resolves workplace conflicts in a timely manner and seeks support from supervisor, Human Resources, Office of Equal Opportunity Program, or Office of the Ombuds if needed; promotes a safe and healthy work environment; and ensures professional development opportunities are provided to staff.
• Directs all activities and services necessary for the effective and efficient maintenance and appearance of the grounds, roads, buildings, and other physical resources of the University and establishes appropriate policies and procedures that promote a strong customer service-orientation to students, faculty, and staff.
• Facilitates the planning and implementation of needed repairs and renovations of University buildings and facilities, including master planning of utility infrastructure to maximize efficiency of the current building inventory and recommendations for appropriate priorities for repairs and renovations.
• Oversees the building condition assessment of all buildings and facilities to document their current condition and compliance with health, life safety, and building codes; advises senior administration of the status of existing University facilities regarding life safety and accessibility requirements; and makes recommendations for corrective actions in the short-term and long-term plans.​
• Provides a clean and safe campus environment by directing the development of appropriate contingency plans that anticipate requirements for extraordinary grounds and maintenance efforts under emergency conditions and includes the use of contracted services beyond the University's capability to provide needed services.
• Collaborates with the Campus Design and Planning unit in the construction, renovation, and remodeling of campus facilities on an ongoing basis to ensure the success of capital projects and to develop solutions to facility-related problems; and provides for adherence to zoning, historic preservation, building codes and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Directs the maintenance of comprehensive records related to all facilities maintenance activities; maintains an accurate computerized facilities management system that records, stores, and retrieves repair and maintenance activities for all facilities on campus; and ensures equipment and building systems are given proper maintenance through an effective preventative maintenance program to promote the longest possible life.​
• Oversees Environmental Health and Safety, including indoor air quality, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and building codes.​
• Plans and administers balanced annual departmental and deferred maintenance budgets; authorizes expenditures and develops budget reports and projections.​
• Provides leadership and direction to Facilities Management staff including developing and motivating staff to ensure a high degree of proficiency, professionalism, and quality service; builds trust and communicates openly; hires or approves the selection of employees; sets performance standards; evaluates performance; determines personnel actions; and provides training programs.​
• Assists the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer with special projects or tasks.​
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.​
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.​
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

​Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience with facilities management, business operations, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong ability to guide and motivate employees.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to develop and recommend policies and procedures not covered by existing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with managed services including building and grounds maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Position Details:

• This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a modified work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.
• If the incumbent has no knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is expected to achieve an ASLPI score of 1 plus within two years of employment. If the incumbent is hired with some knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is expected to achieve an ASLPI score of 2 within two years of employment. The supervisor must ensure that the incumbent receives the necessary support to meet this goal.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $119,988.00 - $159,984.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• School

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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