Executive Director, Maintenance and Auxiliary Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director of Maintenance and Auxiliary Services provides overall department strategy and management to ensure Facilities Engineering goals and objectives are met.

Implements engineering maintenance, auxiliary services, and repair programs.

Responsible for administration and management of personnel who carry out engineering, auxiliary services, and maintenance functions.

Coordinates and directs project consultants, contractors, and activities.

Maintains regulatory compliance with City of Houston, Harris County, Houston Fire Department and maintenance schedules, records and documentation while assisting in capital project planning.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan - Embracing Houston's Future - with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, efficiency, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets, are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide a complete program of facilities equipment and facilities maintenance to preserve capital assets, reduce down-time and operating costs while ensuring safe operations for students, faculty, and staff.

Maintain, document and coordinate schedules and maintenance records, projects, personnel, and activities.

Oversee administration of external service contracts with equipment vendors and service providers.

Interface with Executive Leadership, Campus C-teams, internal clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants, facilitating engineering and maintenance operations.

Oversee the mail and distribution process across the HCC System with a team of experienced personnel.

Oversee the operation of conference services for the District office with a team of experienced personnel.

Manage and participate in the planning and administration of the department budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required

* 7 years combined experience in operations, maintenance, auxiliary services, engineering or construction management of large organizational facilities, energy conservation commodity negotiation and automated building control systems, and reviewing and interpreting facility design drawings required; including 5 years as senior manager

* Experience in Higher Education Facilities preferred

Licensing & Certification

* Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

* MS Office Programs

* Information Management Systems

* Budget Management

* Facilities Management software and CADD software

* EMS Systems

Competencies

* Acting as a Champion for Change

* Thinking like an Entrepreneur

* Driving for Results

* Leveraging Opportunities

* Setting a Strategic Vision

* Attracting & Developing Talent

* Inspiring & Motivating Others

* Acting Strategically

* Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals

* Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area…