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Georgian Court University
Operations Manager
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Operations Manager directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the repair, maintenance, and housekeeping of the grounds and buildings at Georgian Court University. This shall be accomplished by performing the duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The Operations Manager shall ensure the campus facilities provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for the students, faculty, and staff of the University. The position reports to the Director of Facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and direction for operational and facilities maintenance including housekeeping, grounds, and skilled trades/maintenance.
- Effectively work and execute independent judgment in a variety of problems and display problem-solving capabilities and follow through.
- Regularly inspect buildings and grounds to ensure conformance with established quality standards and applicable regulations.
- Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of facilities supervisors and staff in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures.
- Review work orders to determine priorities and make assignment to appropriate supervisor for execution.
- Act as the Site Administrator for the School Dude work order system, monitor the status of work orders, and initiate the communication and follow up with the appropriate requestors, supervisors, and technicians.
- Schedule repair, maintenance, and upkeep of facilities to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
- Work within department operating budgets, comply with budgetary constraints, and determine opportunities for efficiencies in conjunction with the Director of Facilities.
- Execute facilities needs for athletic, student, and outside group events with the Offices of Conferences and Special Events, Athletics, Student Affairs, Advancement, Security, etc.
- Implement the maintenance, operation, and testing of the campus fire alarm and fire protection systems, extinguishers, and fire escapes.
- Work with the Supervisors to create preventive maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs and maintenance work to minimize disruption of University operations.
- Manage facilities contractor, vendor, and service provider work and procure goods and services in conjunction with the GCU Purchasing Guidelines.
- Implement the recycling and waste minimization, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Ensure facilities staff completes required annual training, and lead monthly safety meetings.
- Promote teamwork among members of the staff and with other areas of the Campus.
- Integrate the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
- Availability for regularly scheduled or emergency work off hours including weekends, holidays, or as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree; candidates with high school degree with extensive experience will also be considered.
- Experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, scheduling of facilities or physical plant including at least 5 years in a management role.
- Ability to communicate effectively utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and public.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in presenting ideas in both verbal and written form.
- Skills in the areas of budgeting, financial, and personnel administration.
- General management and organizational skills necessary to administer a diverse department.
- Flexibility and ability to cope with several tasks simultaneously.
- Computer literate in Windows environment including MS Office.
- Ability to be on site nights and on rotational weekend schedule as needed.
- Knowledge of School Dude Maintenance Direct system a plus.
- Experience in educational, technical, or campus environment a plus.
- Black Seal License preferred.
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
To apply send 2 copies each of cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information to: Georgian Court University, OperMgr(W) Search Committee, Office of Human Resources, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697; or e-mail application materials to: employment@georgian.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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