JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21814 ATTENTION: The Facilities Planning &
Management Department in the Division of Finance and Administrative
Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Facilities
Associate Director - Building Services & Grounds (Facilities Associate
Director, FP123). JOB DETAILS: The Facilities Associate Director -
Building Services & Grounds is responsible for the direction of the
entire custodial, grounds, vehicle fleet and warehouse operation for
Facilities Planning & Management at the Whitewater and Rock County
campuses of UW-Whitewater. This position provides leadership and
technical guidance for landscaping, grounds, warehouse, vehicle fleet
and custodial services employees and operations, supervising staff,
including other managers, supervisors and facilities team members. This
position reports to the Chief Facilities Officer and has frequent
interaction with leadership across the university. This position
requires on-call or off-hour response availability. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Develops priorities, implementation strategies and labor requirements
for custodial, grounds, vehicle fleet and warehouse related initiatives
and operational service improvements. 2. Directs the planning and
scheduling of custodial, vehicle fleet, warehouse, grounds and
landscaping activities, incorporating operational requirements and
priorities. - Collaborates and coordinates with campus stakeholders
regarding facility needs, service requests, event coverage and help plan
logistics to serve the University\'s mission and meet operational
guidelines 3. As it pertains to the custodial and grounds aspects of
campus capital project work, develops and fosters a working relationship
with university engineers, project managers and outside contractors
while representing staff and residents - Determines scope of work,
estimated costs and labor requirements of grounds / landscaping project
work 4. Provides operational and strategic guidance to staff - Performs
cost/benefit analyses on products, equipment and services - Complies
with all applicable state, UW-System and UW-Whitewater procurement rules
and procedures - Serves on internal and external committees, work
planning groups and other advisory bodies as requested 5. Determines and
directs standards for warehouse/purchasing tracking, vehicle fleet
procurement and leasing, building services and grounds projects. -
Manages building services and grounds related contracts and serves as a
point of contact between vendors and the department - Respond to
customer calls, organize corrective action when needed and ensure
correct billing and delivery of services 6. Exercises supervisory
authority, including hiring, scheduling, managing conduct and
performance, and approving hours worked of all assigned employees in the
custodial, grounds, warehouse and vehicle fleet departments. 7. Reviews
work place health and safety expectations with employees and provides
instruction as needed - Develops and enforces policies and procedures
and staff compliance with all applicable labor and safety laws -
Participates in crisis response and continuity of operations planning
activities - Ensures staff receives all of their system and campus
required training This description attempts to indicate the kinds
and @types of responsibilities given to this position and shall not be
construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of this
position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors
to assign, direct and monitor the work of their employees. Statements of
employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned
that are of similar kind or level of responsibility. TO ENSURE
CONSIDERATION: Applications received by May 18, 2025 are ensured full
consideration. Applications received after that date may be given
consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most
qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of
the selection process. If you have questions regarding this recruitment
or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a
disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or
hr@uww.edu. For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Stephanie Lederman Administrative Assistant II 262-472-1320
ledermas@uww.edu TO APPLY: Only complete application packages will be
considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter Resume Name and contact information for three professional
references For additional details and to apply, visit the following
website and search for Job ID 21814: www.careers.wisconsin.edu
** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree Ability to attain UW System driver authorization
within first week of employment Driver Authorization Excellent oral and
written communication skills 4 years\' experience supervising custodial,
grounds, or facilities maintenance in a professional setting Preferred
Qualifications: Experience in a higher education environment Bachelor\'s
Degree from a regional accredited college or university in a Facilities
or Management field Seven years\' of experience in a managerial or
supervisory leadership position Prior experience developing / managing
budgets over \$1 million Project management experience in a Facilities
related area Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: Ability to have
and maintain a valid Driver\'s License meeting the criteria for
operating a university vehicle Knowledge of occupational hazards and
safety standards/precautions pertaining to custodial, grounds and
warehouse operations and the ability to read and follow recommendations
Knowledge of custodial and grounds practices including cleaning and
grounds related chemicals, their effectiveness and their safe use
Knowledge of custodial and grounds equipment, including their
capabilities, repair and maintenance needs, and their safe use Ability
to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students Ability to
interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural
and ethnic backgrounds Ability to work independently, delegate and
prioritize workload Ability to manage work requests by planning,
prioritizing, scheduling and expediting each request Ability to inspect
facilities by climbing ladders, crawling in small places, and reaching
very inaccessible areas Ability to manage the day-to-day building
services operations of a multi-building facility Ability to comprehend
reports generated from the Computer Maintenance Management System
Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent judgment
including sensitivity to personal and confidential information Working
knowledge of desktop hardware and standard business software programs
(e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the Internet
Attention to detail, proofreading and editing skills Good work habits,
such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and
resourcefulness Willingness and ability to be an active participant in
following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary
training and drills \\ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.careers.wisconsin.edu
