Director of Facilities

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Confidential - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Manager

Baton Rouge, LA

About the position

The Director of Facilities is responsible for directing, planning, and overseeing custodial, grounds, and maintenance operations at the work site. This role includes managing a workforce of employees and ensuring a safe, comfortable, functional, and clean environment for building occupants while providing reliable and cost-effective custodial services for the client. The position requires strategic leadership and operational expertise to meet service level agreements and maintain departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall operations by providing strategic leadership and operational expertise.
• Adhere to company guidelines and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Monitor, review, and approve departmental expenditures.
• Interpret customer priorities and allocate department resources accordingly.
• Establish equipment needs and capital requests, utilizing supervisory ranks to maintain resources responsibly.
• Administer and oversee employee discipline, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain sufficient staffing levels within the constraints of the operating budget.
• Develop assignments and scheduled activities for employees within the area of responsibility.
• Work with senior leadership to develop an organizational structure that meets service level agreement expectations.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to staff, setting expectations and focusing on performance.
• Assign duties, delegate responsibilities, evaluate activities, and prepare performance appraisals and professional development plans.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and teaching to staff.
• Manage the administrative process for assigned staff, including hiring, promotions, terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans for staff.
• Plan for future staffing needs and provide timely communications to staff.
• Deliver excellent customer service by demonstrating collaboration and effective communication.
• Continuously improve the quality and delivery of services by motivating and empowering employees, implementing new technology, and revising processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Management experience of 7 years (Required).
• EPA Universal Certification (Required).
• Ability to relocate to Baton Rouge, LA before starting work (Required).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance