Yale University · 2 months ago
Associate Director of Facility Operations
Crown St, 305
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $101K/yr
4+ years expYale University is a prestigious institution contributing to a better tomorrow. They are seeking an Associate Director of Facility Operations to oversee and coordinate the facility operations for the David Geffen School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theatre, ensuring maintenance, safety, and compliance with institutional standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist with Director of Facility Operations responsibilities during Director absences
Ensure DGSD/YRT fleet maintenance and repairs are performed in an appropriate and timely manner
Serve as DGSD/YRT representative to appropriate Yale committees and as Operations representative to appropriate DGSD/YRT committees
Assist in key database and Movable Equipment Inventory maintenance
Serve as point of contact for Yale Access Control. Monitor, track, and request access for DGSD/YRT staff, faculty, and students. Maintain access code and card reader database. Strategize, prioritize and implement new card reader installations in accordance with best practices and DGSD/YRT needs
Initiate, coordinate, and track furniture quotes, deliveries, installation, recycling and discarding
Perform facility safety walkthroughs with Environmental Health and Safety department. Plan, implement, and follow up with necessary repairs and projects
Evaluates unit, department, or school needs and determines the appropriate maintenance and custodial services required
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures pertaining to facility maintenance, use, and safety
Ensures complaints regarding building maintenance, custodial services, and safety are resolved
Monitors supply, procurement, inventory control, and shipping and receiving functions to ensure building maintenance supplies are available
Develops and implements contractual safeguards to ensure fulfillment of work and materials warranties
Investigates and resolves building system malfunctions; coordinates repairs and maintenance to facility and physical plant
Assures compliance with safety and building code standards and specifications within University policies and procedures guidelines
Interacts with internal contacts to arrange for custodial services, discuss fire and safety systems, and coordinate departmental requirements for facility use
Interacts with outside contacts to engage maintenance services, arrange for repairs, and obtain information and price quotes for programs as needed
Participates in budget development process to ensure adequate operating funds are available for buildings and physical plant
Manages a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Skilled in managing logistics, maintaining records, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in compliance with institutional standards
Familiar with basic building services and systems, including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire and security
Ability to work on and prioritize a wide variety of tasks simultaneously and remain focused with frequent interruptions
Strong and demonstrated ability to work effectively and flexibly demonstrating customer service skills with a large number of staff, students, interns and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities while demonstrating respect for other people's time and priorities
Strongly demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
Preferred
Climbs stairs and ladders at elevations up to 80'
Repeatedly lifts, carries, pushes or pulls up to 50 lbs
Stands for long periods of time
Drives cargo van and stake bed truck
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
Recent News
2025-12-10
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