BENCH FACILITIES DIRECTOR

AECOM; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facility services is seeking a Director of Facilities in Knoxville, TN. This role involves comprehensive management of plant operations and building renovations, requiring significant travel. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical engineering and extensive maintenance experience, providing leadership and organizational oversight.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience at Director or Assistant Director level.
• Experience in construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling functions of plant operations.
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs and monitors work quality.
• Prepares and leads departmental budgets.

Skills

Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SSC

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

Job Summary

This Bench position will provide management support to new and existing SSC accounts in K-12 or higher education settings. Travel is required and can be significant to include overnights. Ideal candidates will be open to relocating to areas outside of Atlanta, GA.

Working as a Director of Facilities, you are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling functions and activities of plant operations and building renovations in the K-12 or higher education systems. This role requires full-service experience - custodial, grounds, maintenance, and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies, and procedures

+ Monitors flow and quality of work to ensure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility’s standards and regulations using computerized programs for preventive and corrective maintenance, construction projects, financial management, and energy controls

+ Prepares and leads departmental budgets, including the utility energy savings program

+ Provides guidance, training, and motivation to staff

+ Effectively provides effective client rapport

+ Monitors work performance and prepare performance evaluations for personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related experience preferred

+ Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience at the Director or Assistant Director level required

+ Experience in construction management preferred

Apply to SSC today!

SSC is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_SSC.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1420867

SSC

JENNIFER HILL

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