Facilities Manager

Job Description:

KHSU-KansasCOM is currently seeking a Facilities Manager. This role will report directly to the Executive Director of Facilities, Security and Administrative Services and will interact with managers, employees, and third-party contractors. This position will be responsible for all construction projects, cleaning, utilities, scheduling, and supporting safety/security policies in order to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff. The individual in this position is responsible for the scheduling of maintenance and repair activities, contracted services, and custodial services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all construction projects are on time and consistent with plans and specifications.
• Main point of contact and liaison with the building landlord and maintenance staff / contractors employed by the building landlord.
• Prepares specifications for campus projects; estimates costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepares bid specifications for projects, equipment, and contracted services; oversees campus projects performed by outside contractors, and provides that information to the Executive Director of Facilities, Security and Administrative Services.
• Directs, schedules, and oversees external contractors (electricians, plumbers, general contractors, etc.).
• Schedules outside maintenance workers engaged in building upkeep and repair; electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation services under control of the campus.
• Makes requests to the Executive Director of Facilities, Security and Administrative Services for capital outlay expenditures as needed.
• Develops, implements, and is responsible for preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, mechanical and electrical, and utilities. Supervises contracted custodial crew engaged in cleaning campus buildings and premises.
• Serves as campus administrator responsible for facility safety and meeting physical ADA compliance standards.
• Works closely with municipal, state, and federal officials to ensure campus compliance with all applicable facilities, safety, and security requirements.
• Communicates to the Executive Director of Facilities, Security and Administrative Services projected future campus needs and proposes options to achieve them.
• Self-performs basic/routine campus maintenance projects.
• Oversee the set up and preparation, and tracking for campus events.
• Serves as the primary point of contact with Executive Director of Facilities, Security and Administrative Services concerning building management, building engineers, cleaning staff, and contractors on a regular basis.
• Direct and plan building maintenance;
• Ensures the campus meets health and safety requirements;
• Responds appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise (during normal business hours and off-hours as necessary).
• Assists with setup, breakdown, and general rearrangement of furniture within rooms and common areas as needed.
• Responds to work requests from the campus community to resolve facility-related issues in a safe, effective, and cost-efficient manner (includes performing minor repairs and general maintenance).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Five or more years of progressively more responsible experience in higher education operations, maintenance, or project management., or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with university faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to administrative staff, professional colleagues, and students.
• Ability to self-perform basic/routine campus maintenance projects.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Availability to work some evening and weekends as needed.
• Regular use of computers, telephones and other office equipment is needed to perform duties.
• Must be able to lift approx. 50 lbs. 
• Regular periods of sitting.
• Regular periods of standing/walking.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Creative, innovative, and energetic individual with strong analytical skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with management and be seen as a trusted colleague among the general staff.
• Ability to work independently and is self-sufficient.
• Strong organizational skills, including managing workload and projects, multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and technologically savvy.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.