Facilities Operations Manager

Facilities Operations Manager
The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring all aspects of daily operations of university facilities are performed to a high level and are continuously improving in order to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff.  Primary areas of responsibility include custodial and events services.  The individual in this position is also responsible for managing essential plant operations services to meet the 24/7 needs of the University. 
Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
Benefits Include:

• Retirement benefits with an 8% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Free or discounted tuition for employees and dependents
• Discounted Meal Plan
• Discounted membership at the campus Wellness Center

Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Develops, documents, and maintains a robust plant operational program, including but not limited to the following elements:
  • Builds a culture of hospitality within the service that we perform
  • Develops and maintains written custodial expectations
  • Develops procedures to perform custodial tasks, and ensures expectations are met by staff on a daily basis
  • Ensures staff receive training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities, including maintaining a documented chemical control program, ensuring OSHA requirements are met at all times, and maintaining proper PPE
  • Responsible for oversight of the 24/7 continuity program for essential University plant operations services, including coordination with maintenance and projects, security, events, and other departments as needed
  • Maintains oversight of all University events to ensure the physical plant is prepared for all events
  • Manages custodial equipment needs, inventory, and service
  • Continually reviews Plant Operations Department to improve personnel performance, processes, and identify efficiencies and cost savings while providing better service as focused on the user experience
  • Evaluates and champions new technology enhancements to continually improve plant operations performance
  • Maintains a robust documentation program including custodial unitization, daily work areas and schedules, training manuals, etc.
• Assist in project execution, including but not limited to:
  • Participates in the University master planning process, individual project planning process, and identifying areas requiring resources
  • Coordinates project cleaning activities
  • Develops, maintains, and manages a project cleaning schedule
• Bids, evaluates, and manages contracted custodial services.
• Assures all work activities completed by University and contracted staff are completed in compliance with applicable codes and standards, as well as meeting University expectations related to quality and professionalism.
• Supports planning by participating in the university master planning process, individual project planning processes, departmental strategic planning and prioritization, and performing observations throughout the University to identify areas requiring resources.

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience Include:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction project management, or other related field; or master’s level licensure in appropriate building trade.
• Eight or more years of progressively more responsible experience in building management and operations, with three or more years of supervisory experience, or; combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position required
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae , the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Physical Plant and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of custodial products, procedures, equipment, and safety requirements
• Ability to learn, utilize, and train others on software systems related to Plant Operations Management tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices
• Proven leadership and managerial skills with a large, diverse workforce
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with university faculty, staff, administrators and governing boards
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to administrative staff, professional colleagues, governing boards
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Attentiveness to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications

About the University of Mary
We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 75,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,800 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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