Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management

40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet demands of a 24/7 operation

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) is responsible for the day-to-day, as well as strategic direction and leadership for facilities services, all trades, building services, environmental health and safety, and grounds. This individual's duties include management of operations, trades, event support, custodial services, the College's work order system and response, fleet and driver scheduling, inventory control, facility construction and renovation, and campus sustainability. The AVP must provide 24-hour contact availability for the resolution of emergencies related to facilities management.

Reporting to the AVP are the Director of Capital Projects and Improvement, Manager of Sustainability, Groundskeeper, Lead Groundskeeper, Coordinator of Facilities, and Administrative Assistant II.

• Administer and direct all College functions relevant to facilities planning, operations, and maintenance, in accordance with policies established by the Board of Trustees
• Help develop, implement and communicate policies and procedures designed to address safety and environmental concerns at the College
• Coordinate with Campus Police on projects that affect security of the campus, campus right of ways and parking
• Manage the daily operations of the Facilities Department including maintenance, general contracting, grounds, vehicles and trade technicians
• Provide strategic direction to the overall maintenance and operation of the campus with consideration for limited resources and the need for highly efficient operations
• As needed, act as construction general contractor on certain projects
• Manage procurement, contracts and services provided by outside service providers including custodial services, waste removal, landscape maintenance and snow removal
• Provide direction and leadership to the Manager of Sustainability, working with them to develop and strengthen the College's energy and sustainability efforts, including MCC's recycling program
• Partner and liaise with city and county officials, project engineers, architects, and construction managers to review complex facility problems
• Provide planning for and strategic oversight of capital improvement projects
• Working with the Director of Capital Projects and Improvement, manage the planning of construction projects, which include development of an appropriate scope of work, including direct management through design, budgeting, construction and warranty; collaborate with other departments ensuring that work planned by Facilities meets user needs
• Recommend budgets for Building Maintenance, Deferred Maintenance, Roads and Grounds, Roads and Grounds-Athletics, Building and Grounds, Vehicle Expense, Utility Expense, Facilities Contractual Services and Facilities Capital Outlay, and then administer the approved budgets
• Monitor budget expenditures and recommend reallocation of funds for unanticipated costs
• Implement and manage the Facility Condition Analysis and deferred maintenance reports and database for the upkeep of the facilities, grounds and the major facilities systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structural) of the college
• Guide implementation of the College's environmental stewardship programs
• Provide managerial direction and control of departmental activities; plan, direct and review the activities and operations of the department, provide leadership and supervision of all direct reports
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal standards for Facilities, oversee selection and provisions for furnishings, fixtures and equipment
• Communicate Facilities initiatives and directives to the campus community; work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities; and establish and maintain a spirit of cooperation with other leaders at the College
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and city and state advisory committees regarding issues such as land use, building code/safety issues, accessibility issues and others
• Develop or participate in the writing of specifications for equipment, systems or services, RFPs for services and equipment purchases
• Oversee the scheduling and daily transportation services and operations of college vehicles; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, safety, rules and regulations
• Provide mandatory reports for state agencies such as yearly emissions report for the IEPA, ADA compliance reports, and facility condition reports
• Maintain official College records of all drawings, specifications, layout and design standards of the facilities and see that equipment is properly maintained
• Maintain effective communications with staff, students and the community to seek ideas for the improvement of the facilities
• Analyze proposals and create reports detailing ROIs
• Responds to emergencies in off-hours as necessary
• Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and Chairperson for the Safety Committee
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and standards in areas of workplace safety and chemical use
• Support and participate in the College's commitment to continuous improvement
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in a related field, with a minimum of five (5) of those years as a supervisor or director
  
  

• Five (5) or more years' experience in construction management, architectural or engineering design
• National Incident Management System ICS for Higher Education Training
• Experience supervising within a union environment, preferably in an academic setting

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.