Kennesaw State University · 5 hours ago
Associate Director, Maintenance and Operations
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $96K/yr
7+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Associate Director of Maintenance and Operations leads the maintenance, repair, and operational performance of all facilities equipment, ensuring the university's operational needs are met through direct engagement and strategic direction to staff.
Education
Responsibilities
Monitors workflow to maintain efficiency and high level of customer service
Directs the day-to-day operations of the mechanical, electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing, carpentry, and building systems
Meets with other staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action
Provides ongoing performance management, addresses concerns, orients, and trains employees, documents and verifies competencies, and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills
Coordinates work of contractors and in-house projects for all systems
Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives
Assists in the direction and implementation of energy conservation and management programs; ensures identified projects are most cost effective and communicates goals and results to the organization
Monitors outside service and repair contracts on plant equipment and utility systems by overseeing work to ensure satisfaction and timely completion of assigned work
Plans, administers, and monitors the department's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets by reviewing prior budget expenses, regularly reviewing year-to-date expenses, investigating variances, and tacking corrective action
Ensures department compliance with regulations and takes the necessary precautions, maintaining OSHA standards and other applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, and/or power equipment
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Seven (7) years of experience in maintenance and operation in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting including at least four(4) years of managerial and/or supervisory experience
Preferred
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in engineering or related field
Project Management experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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