Patrick Henry College - Director of Campus Facilities
The Director of Facilities manages the daily operations of maintenance and security for all campus buildings, equipment and grounds.
Reports To: V.P. of Finance and Administration
Responsible For: The Director of Facilities directly supervises maintenance, custodial and security staff. The Director is responsible for contracting with and managing all qualified third-party facility and equipment vendors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prioritizes work plans for facilities and security department personnel
Manages the department budget in cooperation with the Office of Finance
Maintains and operates the helpdesk system for responding to the maintenance needs of the campus community
Responds to emergency calls on campus as needed
Performs repair work and general maintenance of the facilities as needed
Prepares and oversees preventative maintenance schedules for plant & equipment
Oversees maintenance agreements with outside vendors and acts as a campus contact for these vendors
Makes recommendations to the VP of Finance and Administration regarding major purchasing decisions
Recommends necessary improvements and maintenance needs to college administration
Assists in budget preparation and prioritization for this area
Prepares and updates the long-range planning document for Facilities
Recruits, hires and trains student workers as needed for various positions throughout the department.
Maintains excellent outside grounds and inside housekeeping standards throughout all the grounds and facilities at all times
Coordinates various needed services directly with the Sheriff Dept, Town, County and Dominion Electric.
Purchases and maintains major capital equipment for the College.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Director of Facilities must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and extensive experience in maintenance and/or construction-related areas. The Director must demonstrate the ability to function effectively in a professional environment, work cross-functionally with other departments, manage well the personnel working in this department, and the ability to prioritize the workload to be completed.
All employees must enthusiastically support the College’s mission and Statement of Faith. To apply, send a cover letter résumé, personal statement of faith, and a list of three references to jobs@phc.edu.