B&G Operations Manager
Buildings and Grounds Operations Manager
Regular full time; evening and/or weekend duties as assigned
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs (VPFA), this position
will be an active participant in the daily operations and assist in the direction,
planning and administration of the maintenance, upkeep and security of all facilities,
grounds, utilities systems, and custodial services at the university. Assists the
VPFA in overseeing the performance of a wide range of facilities maintenance services
for the campus. In addition, this position is responsible for a wide range of administrative
duties related to the function of the Buildings and Grounds department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functional duties:
Active participant in daily operations and assists with operational oversight to include, but not limited to: preventive maintenance, custodial services, new construction, renovation, maintenance and repair, the campus vehicle program, and oversees/acts as liaison for a facilities and parking security service. Develops and manages annual budgets with period improvement cost and upkeep analyses. Oversees all physical aspects of the Nature Preserve. - Supervision:
Works alongside, oversees and coordinates the work of buildings and grounds staff as well as the work of external vendors, all with the coordination and approval of the VPFA. Establishes and maintains staffing structures to effectively accomplish departmental functions; recruit, hire, orient, train, supervisor, plan, assign and direct work, coach, address complaints and resolve problems with departmental staff. - Other:
Evening and/or weekend duties as needed. Handles all other tasks as assigned by the VPFA.
QUALIFICATION:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of this job.
- Minimum: 1-3 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
- Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in custodial/maintenance work and/or supervisory experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and/or work environment encountered by the employee while performing
the essential responsibilities of this job must be met with or without reasonable
accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and implemented when
possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities
of this position. Secondary responsibilities may be removed when needed as an accommodation
strategy. Considerable lifting is needed. Regularly works in outside weather conditions.
Occasional use of power tools exposes employee to loud noise. Job requires frequent
trips to outside offices for information gathering and delivery.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at
the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Review of applications will begin immediately in order to fill this position as soon as possible.
Send application materials to:
Art Woodruff
Vice president of fiscal affairs
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104