Assistant Facilities Director

$65,000 - $73,000/Yr

Augusta Technical College - Augusta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Augusta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Facilities Director at Augusta Technical College plays a crucial role in supporting the Facilities Director in overseeing maintenance and facilities operations across the college. This full-time position is based at the Augusta Campus and offers a salary range of $65,000 to $73,000, commensurate with education and work experience. The Assistant Facilities Director is tasked with ensuring that both bid projects and in-house projects are executed according to college standards and within a timely manner. This includes effective communication with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure the design and completion of projects meet the college's requirements. In addition to project oversight, the Assistant Facilities Director is responsible for attending progress meetings for major projects, completing tasks assigned by the Facilities Director or Vice President of Administration, and assisting in the scheduling of maintenance needs for special events. The role also involves coordinating maintenance and facilities needs at branch sites, supporting the grounds department with equipment repairs, and managing fleet vehicle maintenance. Furthermore, the Assistant Facilities Director aids in the coordination of salvage and surplus equipment disposal or relocation, ensuring that all programs that are relocated or newly established have the necessary plumbing, lighting, and electrical support. A critical aspect of this position is to ensure that proper safety practices are adhered to by both employees and contractors, thereby maintaining a safe working environment for all. Overall, the Assistant Facilities Director is integral to the smooth operation of facilities management at Augusta Technical College, ensuring that all maintenance and operational needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists in day-to-day repair and maintenance issues as they arise
• Ensures both bid projects and in-house projects are installed to college standards, and progress in a timely manner
• Communicates with architects, engineers, and contractors on design and completion of projects
• Attends progress meetings of major projects
• Completes tasks as assigned by Facilities Director and/or VPA
• Assists in the scheduling of special events needs as it pertains to maintenance and/or facilities
• Assists with the coordination of maintenance and facilities needs on branch sites
• Assists with needs of grounds department, i.e. parts for equipment, scheduling repairs to equipment, drop off and pick up of equipment
• Assists in the coordination of fleet vehicle maintenance
• Assists Asset/Facilities Manager in the coordination of salvage and surplus equipment disposal or relocation
• Assists in the needs of programs that are relocated or new with plumbing, lighting and electrical needs
• Assures proper safety practices are being followed by employees and contractors

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in facilities management which included supervision of multiple operations such as repair and maintenance, space management, security, site selection and facility construction

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance best practices
• Knowledge of custodial operations
• Knowledge of various trade disciplines
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public