Assistant Director of Facilities, Residential Life

Louisiana Tech University; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities to lead maintenance, custodial, renovation, and facilities across residential communities in Ruston, LA. You will supervise staff, manage work orders, and coordinate preventative programs to ensure safe, clean spaces for student success.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a bachelor’s degree with preferred three years of applicable experience; salary is $50,000 and the position is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing maintenance and custodial operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day maintenance and custodial operations for assigned residential facilities.
• Ensure residential facilities meet health, safety, fire and accessibility standards.
• Monitor building conditions and conduct regular facility inspections.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and after-hours work and response procedures.
• Implement preventative maintenance and regular custodial schedules.
• Supervise maintenance and custodial civil service positions and conduct performance evaluations for civil service employees.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and develop facilities personnel while fostering a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Manage the housing work order system and analyze trends to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor facilities operating budgets and obtain quotes and manage purchasing of supplies and materials in addition to contracted services.
• Coordinate facility support for conferences and summer camps in addition to the opening and closing of residential facilities for student move in/move out periods.
• Respond professionally and timely to student, parent and staff concerns regarding facility issues.
• Promote a customer-focused maintenance operation that supports student satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. The Assistant Director of Facilities provides leadership and oversight for the maintenance, custodial, renovation, and facilities of all university residential communities. This position is responsible for ensuring that halls are safe, well-maintained, clean and conducive to student success. The Assistant Director reports to the senior level Assistant Director and supervises facilities staff, manages work order systems, oversees preventative maintenance programs, coordinates improvement projects and collaborates with campus partners to support the residential experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct the day-to-day maintenance and custodial operations for assigned residential facilities
• Ensure residential facilities meet health, safety, fire and accessibility standards
• Monitor building conditions and conduct regular facility inspections
• Coordinate emergency repairs and after-hours work and response procedures
• Implement preventative maintenance and regular custodial schedules
• Supervise maintenance and custodial civil service positions and conduct performance evaluations for civil service employees
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and develop facilities personnel while fostering a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork
• Manage the housing work order system and analyze trends to improve operational efficiency
• Monitor facilities operating budgets and obtain quotes and manage purchasing of supplies and materials in addition to contracted services
• Coordinate facility support for conferences and summer camps in addition to the opening and closing of residential facilities for student move in/move out periods
• Respond professionally and timely to student, parent and staff concerns regarding facility issues.
• Promote a customer-focused maintenance operation that supports student satisfaction.

The Assistant Director of Facilities must possess exceptional communication and leadership skills as well as demonstrate an understanding of building maintenance and custodial work necessary for oversight of facility management. This person should be available to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, have an earned bachelor’s degree and three years of applicable experience is preferred. Qualified candidates who possess both the personal and professional skills and the appropriate experience required for this position are encouraged to apply.

The salary for the position is $50,000.

The position will remain open until filled.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Louisiana Tech University offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master's degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America's Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech's partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more.

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