Director of Facilities and Operations

Overview

The Director of Facilities and Operations (Director) leads the Facilities and Operations team at Touro University’s Henderson, Nevada Campus, comprising the main academic building and adjacent auxiliary building. The Director provides innovative and strategic leadership for all aspects of facilities management, food service, and liaison with security. The Director supervises facilities employees, performing routine maintenance, housekeeping, and construction, and reports to the Senior Director of Facilities, CFO, and deans of the respective schools to ensure campus needs are met timely.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, about twenty-five minutes from Las Vegas, Touro University Nevada is a non‑profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting the community in healthcare and education. Our values of intellectual pursuit and service to humanity guide our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

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• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of facilities equipment and systems, including preventative maintenance, outage responses, and planned upgrades.
• Provide oversight of food service and liaison with security.
• Establish strong working relationships with the Deans of the College of Medicine and College of Health and Human Services to ensure smooth operation of the campus.
• Maintain appropriate university standards while addressing the unique needs of a standalone campus environment.
• Be available for emergencies, acting quickly to protect students, staff, and building systems, and to restore normal operations without risk to life and safety.
• Conduct regular inspections of maintenance work—including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and other related projects—to ensure satisfactory performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and county/state officials.
• Manage facilities and operations to ensure effective allocation of resources and cost control.
• Manage work order flow and execution to ensure a high level of responsiveness and customer service.
• Direct custodial staff to ensure proper cleanliness and upkeep of facilities.
• Implement and execute routine testing of systems such as emergency alert, suppression, water/sewage treatment, cooling, and solar.
• Monitor campus food vending and coffee service, providing support as needed and keeping leadership informed.
• Make regular inspections regarding health and life safety issues.
• Supervise and review staff engaged in grounds beautification and maintenance, including snow removal and rubbish removal.
• Plan and execute sustainability efforts, ensuring projects consider sustainability and energy efficiency to the greatest extent possible.
• Supervise the operation of high‑ or low‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment in the heating plant.
• Coordinate and review the work of staff and vendors in repair and operation of various A/C equipment and BMS system.
• Review and sign off on all work tickets after outside vendors have completed their work.
• Requisition, store, distribute, and account for necessary building and grounds maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Review and evaluate requests for office and storage space allocations and make recommendations.
• Maintain attendance records for custodians and technicians on staff.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 7‑10 years of experience in construction or facilities management, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Operation Engineer License a plus.

• At least 3 years in a management or leadership position.

• Thorough knowledge of building trades, local, state, and federal safety regulations, and related protocols.
• Ability to inspect buildings, equipment, and grounds, and to plan maintenance activities.
• Strong planning, supervisory, and evaluative skills.
• Proficiency in engaging and collaborating with Deans, faculty, students, and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prepare and submit written reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with facilities/maintenance management software.
• Internet research skills.
• Physical ability to access equipment and systems, including climbing stairs, ladders, and access hatches; availability for long shifts, nights, weekends, early mornings, and inclement weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.