Director of Facilities

Director Of Facilities

The role of the Director is responsible for the College-wide functions and operations of facilities management; safety; and property. The Director of Facilities shall report directly to the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration. The Director directs and coordinates property functions as prescribed by Title 39 of the LA Revised Statutes for the College, serves as the College Safety Officer, and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements regarding vehicle maintenance and reporting. The incumbent of this position is responsible for coordination of campus staff employees responsible for property control, facilities, and safety. In addition, the Director will assist the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration with capital outlay and deferred maintenance budget requests and helps monitor projects from design through construction for the College.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: A baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited institution (Facility Management, Building Construction, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology). At least five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management with supervisory responsibilities. An Associates degree plus 10 years of facilities and safety experience may replace the bachelor's degree requirement. Twenty (20) years of executive-level facilities experience may replace the degree requirements. Some travel will be required for this job.

Preferred:

1. Master's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
2. Project Management (PMP) Certification
3. Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Certification
4. Solid skills with PC-based facilities management hardware and software
5. Supervisory Facilities Management experience in an educational environment
6. Experience with MS Office (including Excel), building inventory software, building automation software, and/or door access software/hardware
7. Experience with deferred maintenance schedules
8. Experience with building space inventories
9. Experience with building security and camera systems
10. Experience supervising and managing multiple sites
11. Experience with development of employee training and safety programs

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Specification

Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, unclassified, exempt position domiciled at the Lacombe Campus. Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before September 27, 2026. All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

To apply please submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume and (3) official transcript (for a transcript to be considered official, it must be sent directly from the school/college/university to Human Resources. It may be sent by mail or e-script.) to:

Attention: Hiring Manager Northshore Technical Community College 65556 Centerpoint Boulevard Lacombe, LA 70445

Job Duties and Other Information

Facility Management

1. Assists the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration with the preparation of the capital outlay and deferred maintenance budgets for the College.
2. Directs the preparations, updating and maintenance of the College-wide facilities inventory and utilization.
3. Participates in development of the master plan for the College facilities.
4. Serving as Project Director for various facilities-related projects, assuring compliance and timely completion of tasks, and overseeing all aspects of contractor performance including schedule and budget adherence.
5. Reviews all contracts for renting and leasing equipment and facilities.
6. Participates in the reviews of contracts, architectural plans, and specifications of all construction projects of Facility Planning and makes recommendations to the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration.
7. Participates in the establishment of guidelines for deferred maintenance programs and devises appropriate and fair method by which any funding is distributed among the campuses.
8. Meets with external agencies as needed, regarding capital outlay projects and facilities matters.
9. Inspects campuses periodically at least annually to determine needs for capital outlay and deferred maintenance requests and lists. Reports this information to the Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration.
10. Provide leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support where required.
11. Coordinates and performs periodic campus audits for the on-going, College-wide collection of information and inspections to ensure compliance of all Office of Risk Management requirements, to include:

• Equipment Management Plan
• User Training Program
• Equipment Risk Inclusion Criteria Policy
• Equipment Inventory
• Preventive Maintenance
• Work Order Procedures
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Confine Space Entry
• Lock Out/Tag Out
• Boiler Certificates
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance
• Elevators & Keys
• Asbestos Management Program(s)
• Quarterly Exposure Report
• General Property Exposure
• Space Utilization Report
• Flying Flags
• Non-workers comp. insurance claims through risk management

• Coordinates the development of Emergency Preparedness Plan for the College, to include:

• General Plan
• Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
• Hurricane Plan
• Hostage Situation
• Bomb Threat
• Terrorism
• Emergency Closings
• Evacuation
• Tornado
• Utility Disruption Plans
• Emergency Vendor Contact List
• Communications
• HVAC Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Water Supply
• Plumbing/Sewer
• Fire Systems
• Elevators
• Natural Gas

• Coordinates the development and annual assessment of the College business continuity plan with the College leadership team.
• Participates in the development of Fire Prevention Plans for each campus within the College, to include:

• Fire Plan
• Evacuation Plan
• Fire Drills
• Fire Safety Testing and Inspection of Equipment
• Interim Life Safety Measures
• Fire Watch

• Regularly attends and participates in the Facilities and Property Committee meetings.
• Assists the College purchasing staff with writing specifications for facility related requests for proposals. This includes but is not limited to remodeling, reconstruction, and facility repair type of bids.
• Manages and Coordinates all rental and lease agreements for land and buildings in accordance with LA Facility and Control Rental and Lease procedures and regulations.
• Archiving documentation of work performed so that campus drawings and facilities blueprints are current.
• Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, evaluating employee performance, and administering discipline when needed.

Safety Management

1. Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the College Safety Program. Participates in developing safety programs, policies and procedures.
2. Coordinates and performs periodic campus audits the on-going, College-wide collection of information and inspections to ensure compliance of all Office of Risk Management requirements, to include:

• A Safety Plan
• Safety Inspections
• Hazard Control Logs
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Safety and Training Meetings
• General Rules & Regulations
• Hazardous Materials Program
• Substance Abuse Awareness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vehicle Inspections & Repair