Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
Arkansas State University seeks a highly motivated leader with exceptional strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills and broad expertise to lead the facilities maintenance function as Director. The Director is responsible for overseeing building maintenance. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities, the Director is responsible for overseeing maintenance, repair, and improvements of all buildings and associated infrastructure, deferred maintenance planning, preventative and planned maintenance, and oversight of the department’s vehicles.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Considerable experience and knowledge of the principles and practices in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building envelope disciplines.
Knowledge of building codes and environmental regulations.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
Must be able and willing to respond to campus and work occasionally based on the campus needs.
Must have interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
Extensive knowledge of building maintenance and operations.
Experience with change management and team-building abilities, outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Problem solving skills to reach efficient and effective solutions in a collaborative manner.
The ability to lead major activities in a collaborative manner with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
The ability to represent and advocate A State’s needs to the Board of Trustees, state legislature, and other policymaking agencies.
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience OR a Master's degree and three years of experience related to facilities maintenance and or facilities related business services.
Two years of experience must be in a supervisory role. The preferred candidate for this position will have progressively responsible experience in Facilities Management, which includes a management position
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
E-Verify Right to Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf