Job Information
State of Colorado Director of Facilities in Denver County, Colorado
Director of Facilities
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Director of Facilities
Salary
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJC-230770 10/24
Department
Community College of Aurora
Opening Date
10/24/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address
Community College of Aurora 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Human Resources-A207 Aurora, Colorado, 80011
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information
Dilu Neupane (She, Her, Hers) Human Resources Generalist Human Resources & Personnel Success P: 303-360-4934 | E: dilu.neupane@ccaurora.edu
Description
Benefits
Department Information
GJC-230770 10/24: THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Facilities at CCA provides leadership and oversight for the planning, coordination, and management of all campus facilities. This includes the maintenance of buildings and grounds, utility distribution systems, small construction projects, key control, and technology integration. The Director ensures campus safety, functionality, and sustainability, supporting the college’s strategic goals. The role involves assisting with capital projects, vendor management, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency preparedness. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, the Director supports an inclusive, safe, and efficient environment for students, staff, and faculty.
Description of Job
OVERVIEW OF CCA
The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.
More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance and Operations:Oversee the daily operations of maintenance, grounds, and utility systems, ensuring the upkeep of buildings, utilities (HVAC, electrical, water, sewer), and campus grounds. Manage snow and ice removal to maintain safe conditions
Capital Projects:Assist the Executive Director of Operations in overseeing capital improvement projects, renovations, and construction, collaborating with contractors, architects, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet institutional standards, timelines, and budgets.
Utility Distribution Systems:Oversee the operation and maintenance of utility distribution systems, including electrical, HVAC, water, and sewer systems. Supervise major utility shutdowns and repairs.
Preventive Maintenance Programs:Develop and manage long-term care and preventive maintenance schedules for all campus infrastructure, including parking lots and outdoor facilities, ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely
Key Control and Security:Oversee key control systems, maintaining accurate records of issued and returned keys, and ensure security compliance.
Vendor and Contractor Management:Manage relationships with vendors and contractors for maintenance and construction projects, ensuring adherence to college standards and contract agreements.
Sustainability Initiatives:Lead and promote sustainability efforts, focusing on energy efficiency, waste management, and resource optimization in facilities operations.
Space Utilization and MAC Requests:Manage Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) requests, coordinating relocations, space reconfigurations, and furniture management to align with college policies.
Technology Integration:Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track maintenance activities, inventory, work orders, and reporting. Ensure staff are trained in new technologies.
Budget and Financial Oversight:Develop and manage the facilities budget, monitoring expenditures and ensuring cost-efficient resource allocation. Provide input for capital planning and budget preparation.
Emergency Preparedness:Assist in coordinating maintenance support for emergency situations, participate in safety drills, and ensure facilities staff are trained on emergency protocols related to building operations and campus infrastructure.
Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with key stakeholders, including faculty, students, and community members, to ensure that facilities meet their needs and expectations.
Supervision and Leadership:Guide a diverse team of state-classified and non-classified personnel, emphasizing accountability and intentional leadership. Regularly engage in performance evaluations, professional mentorship, consistent team meetings, and individual check-ins to ensure goal alignment.
Professional Development:Lead the hiring, onboarding, and oversight of facilities staff, ensuring all safety guidelines are met. Support ongoing training and professional development initiatives for team members to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- 8+ years of progressive facilities management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong knowledge of building maintenance trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), utility distribution systems, ADA compliance, and state building codes.
Proven experience in managing large-scale facilities operations, project management, budgeting, and sustainability initiatives.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
Proficiency in computerized work order systems and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel between campuses as required.
Equipment and Software:
- Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) or equivalent certification.
Experience working in higher education or multi-campus environments.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday , October 28, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.eduupon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.
By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Application Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete online application
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
For any questions or technical issues please contactHR@CCAurora.edu.
Notice to all Applicants:
Proof of eligibility to work (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9-paper-version.pdf) (Download PDF reader)in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit theCOPERA web page (http://www.copera.org/) .
Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.
Colorado Residency Requirement:
Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.eduwith any questions.
Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.
Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.
We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.
Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.
The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page (https://www.ccaurora.edu/mycca/dashboard/student-right-know) . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at ( 303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.
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