Director of Campus Services

The Director of Campus Services leads, manages, and directs campus facility operations. Responsibilities include: facilities planning; space administration; management of architectural, engineering and construction services; facilities maintenance and repair; renovation, utilities generation and distribution; custodial, landscape and other maintenance services; and Luther’s nationally-recognized environmental sustainability initiatives.Starting salary range: $85,000 - $106,500ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIESProvide strategic leadership for Facilities functionFormulate and administering College policies and develop long-range goals and objectivesResponsible for facility budgeting, purchasing, and real estate for the collegeManage energy plans, climate action plans, and drive progress towards the College’s carbon-reduction goalsCoordinate construction projects (both major renovations and new construction)Review and prioritize deferred maintenance and capital renewal projectsPrepare sensitivity analysis of budgets, energy, facility benchmarking, and other functions for administrative reviewServes as a member of the Safety Committee, Land Use Committee, Energy and Water Task Group, and the Sustainability CouncilParticipate in risk management and business continuity planningLead the Facilities team and oversee facilities operationsServe as direct supervisor of Facilities leadership team, consisting of Facilities Manager (Custodial Services), Facilities Manager (Trade Services), Grounds Coordinator, and Facilities Office CoordinatorProvide direction and focus for the whole Facilities team, including 50+ regular employees, many student employees, and intermittent contractorsDirect maintenance, custodial and grounds activitiesMonitor College buildings and provide insight into issues that may arise in buildings and grounds for guidance and resolutionOversee the College’s motor vehicle fleetEnsures compliance with OSHA, fire codes, city ordinances and other state and federal requirementsAdditional duties as assigned to meet the needs of our students, employees, and guestsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises the following positions:Facilities Manager (Custodial Services)Facilities Manager (Trade Services)Grounds CoordinatorFacilities Office CoordinatorProvide executive-level supervision for a full team of 50-60 employees plus student workersEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE And SKILLSEducation: Combination of education and management experience to include engineering, architecture, project management or related fields. Baccalaureate degree preferred. A minimum of 10 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Demonstrated understanding of successful facility management which demonstrates the ability to provide leadership for planning, developing and operating a complex facility.SkillsAbility to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.Proficiency with wide range of computer software tools, including G-Suite, Microsoft Office, project management software, and database software requiredQualified applicants will have demonstrated successful experience in leadership.Exceptional skills in interpersonal relationships.Excellent written and oral communications.Analytical and reasoning skills for evaluation of processes, making judgments, and to make strategic recommendations.Interest and acumen for environmental sustainability and a passion for the mission of a residential liberal arts college of the church.High level of computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects), web-based software, database usage. Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and systems.Valid driver’s license. Must pass an MVR check and meet college fleet guidelines.Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the collegePHYSICAL DEMANDS And WORK ENVIRONMENTMobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, walk to inspect buildings.Dexterity: fine motor manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 50 pounds.Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, computer screens do close up work; and the ability to focus frequently.Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, ability to make decisions and concentrate, frequent deadlines and time-limited/sensitive assignments.On 24-hour emergency call.Work space is inside and outside of buildings--working in temperatures that range from heated and cooled rooms to outside temperatures of hot and cold.Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust and fumes.Required to work in restricted places which may require stooping, bending and kneeling.Buildings and grounds are smoke/tobacco free.