Director - Facilities Maintenance

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting

before

you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Diversity Response

– As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process.

Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Position Title

Position Title

Director - Facilities Maintenance
Posting Number
Posting Number

2024012EP
Position Information
Classification Title
Working Title
Working Title

Director - Facilities Maintenance
Classification Code
Classification Code

1372
RCW Exemption Criteria
RCW Exemption Criteria

11 - Executive Head
EWU Position Number
EWU Position Number

E99581
CUPA Code
CUPA Code

A-194020 - Deputy Chief Facilities Officer
FLSA
FLSA

Exempt - Executive
Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Unit

None
% Full Time
% Full Time

100
Salary / Wage Range
Salary / Wage Range

AE - 113
Salary Information
$78,283 – $109,599 Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated Start Date

ASAP
Term of Appointment
Term of Appointment

12 months per year
Location
County
County

Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Project Duration

12
Background Check

Yes - Both
Responsible HR User
Responsible HR User Email address
Job Summary
EWU

is currently seeking a

Director of Facilities Maintenance.

This position will report to our Associate Vice President of Facilities. The Director of Facilities Maintenance is the leader of university facilities operations and maintenance, supervising our trade shops during the delivery of building maintenance, operations, and small in-house construction projects. This position will lead the department in maintenance and operations of university facilities and provide leadership for exceptional customer service for university departments.
We are seeking strong leadership and supervisory skills as well as project management expertise.
This position will lead and manage the resources and staff of the Facilities Maintenance department to support the university strategic plan and the Facilities Master Plan. This includes creative and effective responses to day-to-day operations and emergency needs of university facilities.
This position is responsible for the following areas:
Boiler Plant Maintenance
Access Controls
Energy Management Systems Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Plumbing Maintenance
Fabrications
Housing Maintenance
Workforce Construction
Building Maintenance
Paint Maintenance
At Eastern Washington University, we are committed to a campus climate that welcomes and respects diversity. These efforts are championed by our campus leadership and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion.

EWU

is a microcosm of society reflecting diversity of people, ideas, beliefs, and philosophies. It is the expectation of this position to always support and promote these fundamental values.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition,

EWU

offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted

EWU

sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through

STA

buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:

https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/

.
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the

SIERR

building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition,

EWU

programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by

Colleges of Distinction

, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a

’22-’23 College of Distinction

(CoD).
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural

DNA

and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU

does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status,

HIV

or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check

prior

to beginning employment.
All new employees will comply with

EWU

Immunization Policy 602-02

and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to

MMR

before beginning work at

EWU .

Waivers

for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This is an open recruitment, a three day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment.

Physical Demands

If you would like to obtain a copy of the

Essential Functions Analysis

form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at

[email protected]
Pre-Placement Physical
Pre-Placement Physical

Yes
Hearing Test
Hearing Test

Yes
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
Medical Monitoring Post Hire

No
Protective Equipment
Ear, eye, face, respiratory, UV, Arc Flash Category 1 protection; gloves, hard hat, coveralls or equivalent, safety boots
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management or related field. Applicable experience can substitute for education requirements.
3-5 year’s experience in Facilities Management, including budget experience
Proficient with computer software such as Microsoft office suite
Experience with multi-building and multi-craft supervision
Experience coordinating and implement small construction projects
Must be able to work independently, prioritize work, and communicate verbally and in writing detailed information to internal and external constituents to support department operations and good will.
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, staff, faculty and the public.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Computer Maintenance Management System ( CMMS )
Additional Technical Experience in one or more building system: Medium/Low Voltage Electrical, Mechanical, Building Systems, Plumbing, Boiler Plant Operations, Facilities Security, or other
Experience with facilities automation systems: examples: electronic monitoring and switching, automated controls, energy management
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in facility management to drive continuous improvement.
Other Skills and Abilities

Work Schedule Type
Work Schedule Type

Regular
Work Schedule
Typically, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Posting Date
Posting Date

02/16/2024
Open Until Further Notice
Open Until Further Notice

Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
Screening to Begin

Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting

before

you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Diversity Response

– As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process.

Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted

Application Types Accepted

Application
Job Duties
% of Time
% of Time

20
Responsibility / Duty
Leadership and Communication
Provide productive leadership to our trade shops and others within the Facilities Maintenance organization to promote successful operations and maintenance of facilities, infrastructure and related building systems.
Coordinate work with internal constituents: Facilities Services, Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety and Construction and Planning Services on operations as well as renewal and upgrades to systems.
Work with customers, stakeholders and shareholders to respond to their needs. Educate users to department processes and understand campus expectations.
Report appropriately to

AVP

and other department’s emergency events, changes in work priorities, impacts to building occupants and related departmental functions.
Essential Function Indicator

Yes

% of Time
% of Time

20
Responsibility / Duty
Operations and Maintenance
Review and set priorities for Preventative and Demand Maintenance functions, short and long term department goals.
Evaluated building and system conditions and make recommendations for upgrades and replacement to improve operations and reduce university costs.
Develop proposals for addressing department efficiency and use of resources.
Research new processes, equipment and systems operations processes that could provide better service delivery or operations efficiency. Provide proposal for implementing upgrades with cost impacts.
Understand and work within the requirement of the current

WFSE

classified staff contract. Work closely with Human Resources and Labor Relations on corrective actions for employees and promote a high quality working environment.
Essential Function Indicator

Yes

% of Time
% of Time

20
Responsibility / Duty
Oversee budgets and review expenditures to meet budget expectations
Prioritize existing financial resources to make the most positive impact on operations while reviewing costs associate with those expenditures.
Review regularly with Business Manager and

AVP

trending of expenditures, new maintenance and operation requirements as well as mandatory compliance requirement and their costs.
Essential Function Indicator

Yes

% of Time
% of Time

10
Responsibility / Duty
Programs and Process Support
This position will support and coordinate the following university programs and processes within their unit:

Sustainability and Conservation . The university has made sustainability and energy conservation a top priority. This position is responsible for implementing sustainable design and installation techniques on minor and major capital projects to support these goals.
Facilities Condition Assessments . This unit supports the review and update of facilities conditions related to their work areas. This biennial survey updates the condition assessment score of all university buildings and other facilities and is used to develop the deferred maintenance backlog costs and associated projects.
Compliance.

The director of Facilities Services collaborates with other directors and university staff to identify compliance issues and potential risk to the university. In a collaborative manner works directly with; staff, local, state, jurisdictions having authority ( JHA ), and other compliance agencies on construction projects and day-to-day operations.
University Standards of Performance . This position is responsible for developing, enhancing, and promoting university standards regarding their work areas regarding project design and operational enhancements.
Reporting.

Support and coordinate reporting to department, other units on campus and local jurisdictional authorities. Use reports and documentation to support long term and succession planning outcomes

Essential Function Indicator

Yes

% of Time
% of Time

10
Responsibility / Duty
In-House Construction Activities
Work with Construction and Planning project managers to assign appropriate department resources to in-house construction projects.
Oversee shops developing scope of work and construction estimates for this work.
Essential Function Indicator

Yes

% of Time
% of Time

10
Responsibility / Duty
Departmental Compliance, Training and Personnel Development
Work with staff to assure compliance to all requirements for worker safety and regulatory compliance.
Continue to develop personal expertise and competencies that expand knowledge within the organization.
Review compliance issues and changes received from regulatory agencies that impact the department. Develop proposals with cost estimates for those new compliance items.
Essential Function Indicator

Yes

% of Time
% of Time

10
Responsibility / Duty
Departmental Representation
Represent department as needed in university and external meeting and presentations.
Search out and develop professional working relationships with regulatory agencies, outside vendors and consultant and other constituent to improve communication and opportunities for department success.
Be willing to assist other managers and the

AVP

as necessary in meetings on and off campus.
Essential Function Indicator

Yes

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