Director of Facilities Management

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Extensionuada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Facilities Management is responsible for the various administrative and management functions related to facility planning, construction, operations, and management. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension.

Job Duties:
Responsible for providing a safe work environment, including all safety matters related to the buildings, grounds and personnel. Administers the building security (camera) system and the employee ID badge system. Maintains key lock system for facilities. Coordinates with UA-Little Rock Department of Public Safety on facility security.  With SAVP’s office, develops, administers and trains personnel on facility emergency procedures (fire, inclement weather, etc.).

Monitors and maintains all utilities and building systems. Identifies and completes building repairs. Performs or procures preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment. Responsible for reporting and handling Property and Casualty issues and disposal of Extension equipment through the Arkansas Office of Marketing and Redistribution (DFA).

Prepares and manages budgets for Facilities Management operations. Purchases material and supplies for facility. Also monitors and analyzes utilities and other facilities maintenance costs and makes recommendations for improvement. Estimates repair costs and prepares capital budgets. Provides support for Administrators. Works with Administration on special projects.

Responsible for supervising all building janitorial services and grounds maintenance. Supervises front desk/switchboard operations and scheduling and billing of educational classrooms and auditorium. Monitors the vending area.

Operates motor pool for Cooperative Extension faculty and staff. Manages fleet gas cards and vehicle maintenance records.

Supervises shipping/receiving and warehouse operations. Supports office moves and relocations. Assembles furniture. Oversees the Postal Center and processing of incoming and outgoing mail. Processes FedEx and UPS package transfers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or a facilities management related field, or equivalent professional certifications, or at least five (5) years of maintenance related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to speak and write clearly.

• Ability to manage staff.

• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Physical and mental ability to effectively perform duties and responsibilities related to the job, which may include long and irregular hours of work.

Additional Information:

For technical assistance with the application process, please contact humanresources@uada.edu or call 501-671-2219.

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

John D. Anderson, Senior Associate VP for Agriculture - Extension, jda042@uada.edu, 479-305-9494

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes