Director of Facilities

[[Reports To: [Vice President of Administration and Finance [[Job Summary []{#_heading=h.rzajlupys053}[Do you enjoy tending to construction, overseeing building maintenance and various facility projects? Do you enjoy working in an ever-changing environment and not sitting at a desk day in and day out? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you!

[As our Director of Facilities, you are responsible for the oversight of daily maintenance of campus buildings and systems which include HVAC, water, campus primary building electrical, central steam plant, and chilled water system. Additionally, you are managing the physical plant including planning, organizing, and administering all activities and services. Furthermore, as the Director of Facilities, you are responsible for [providing guidance and oversight of the regulatory compliance program of the college for City of Waterloo, Waterloo Fire Dept., State of Iowa, including the DNR, EPA and OSHA. In our position, you will be out and about on campus working with many college personnel, vendors and various community organizations.

[Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community Colleges mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. [[Essential Job Functions [[Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}

Manages department operations for procurement, maintenance, custodial activities, and construction projects.

Interprets, implements, and maintains compliance with all governmental and accreditation regulations.

Manages inventory on maintenance and custodial equipment and supplies. Researches replacement and upgrades in accordance to purchasing guidelines.

Conducts training for staff and contractors concerning safety procedures, safe operation of equipment, and machinery, materials handling and emergency issues.

Oversees snow removal and lawn maintenance operations on College property.

Manages annual physical plant budget to ensure efficiency in staffing and in use of materials and equipment.

Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff as well as manages contracted services.

Schedules and directs testing for fire prevention and safety as required by Local, State and Federal regulations.

Manages the Colleges vehicle fleet, fuel system, and driving records of all employees that use fleet vehicles.

Partners with various College departments and divisions to prepare buildings and grounds for scheduled activities.

Receives, processes, and coordinates work requests for all facilities repair, maintenance, and custodial requests.

Monitors information sources regarding inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Consults with the Vice President of Administration and Finance to make recommendations on College cancellations, late starts, and early dismissals.

Maintains records, files, maintenance agreements, contracts, and warranty information for equipment and mechanical systems.