Director of Facilities

Reporting to the VP Finance and Operations, the Director of Facilities is responsible for all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the University's buildings and grounds. This includes day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, repair, and renovation of the University's physical plant, custodial care of buildings and grounds, placement of furniture and equipment, allocation of the use of space (in consultation with users), as well as physical infrastructure planning and development. The Director monitors safety conditions on the University's property, ensuring security of building and associated chattels, and compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations as they relate to buildings and ground use. In addition, the Director oversees the management of Conferences Services, Food Services, Security and Reception.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Oversee day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, repair, and renovation, as required, on the buildings, grounds, and associated equipment used in the operation of the University, including automotive equipment and the computerized Building Automation System (BAS).
- Administer all exterior grounds maintenance programs. Oversee snow removal program from walkways and parking lot(s) as well.
- Supervise the Building Operator, Lead Custodian, Administrative Support, Maintenance Staff, Security, Reception, and Grounds maintenance personnel.
- Provide direction in ensuring adequate facility security and user safety, developing and implementing information and physical security standards and procedures for access controls, incident response, disaster recovery and protecting physical assets and operations.
- Develop and support awareness of appropriate response procedures in the event of a major mechanical emergency, fire, or other disastrous incident.
- Prepare and be accountable for the annual Facilities Department budget
- Manage placement and purchasing of furniture and equipment.
- Establish and monitor a long-term and short-term facility development and use plan for the University which incorporates the elements of facility renewal, functional accommodation of programs and services, consolidation of resources, and budget.
- Establish and monitor a preventative maintenance program for maintaining facility infrastructure. Develop and maintain a utilities’ consumption and cost management program for the purposes of promoting stewardship of fiscal and environmental resources.
- Oversee operational aspects of sustainability initiatives on campus. Implement and manage sustainability projects.
- Work with cafeteria vendor to provide for profitable food services operations. Manage building rentals (e.g. external events and short-term room rentals) to ensure profitable conference Service operations.
- Liaise with the university’s insurance broker and underwriters to ensure regulatory compliance and establish appropriate coverage. Manage claims, ensuring timely processing.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- University degree in a filed related to business, engineering, or related discipline, or trades certification and red seal.
- Five years experience in facilities management, renovations, and upgrading project management, grounds maintenance, ongoing operations, and preventative maintenance, as they relate to heavily used facilities.
- Suitable trades certification and/or technical education in facilities management and operations, property management, and/or engineering. Familiarity with mechanical, electric, and plumbing systems and equipment, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, automation control systems, power supply and distribution systems, fire protection and security systems.
- Ability to develop and monitor multi-year financial budgets which are an accurate reflection of planned/approved operations and projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated in dealing with internal clients and external community users of facilities.
- Understanding of current legislation, including health, safety, and fire regulations, and industry practice when dealing with contractors/vendors in meeting the facilities development interests of the University.
- Ability to occasionally work irregular hours and sometimes on weekends or evenings. This occurs mostly when emergency calls need to be answered or planned maintenance occurs.
- Wholehearted endorsement of the Mission Statement and Statement of Faith of the University.
- The King’s University follows a standardized salary grid. The salary range for the position is $83,000 - $108,000/yr dependent on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefit package, pension, and generous vacation and time off are provided._

**Human Resources**
The King’s University
9125-50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2H3

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $83,000.00-$108,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site pa