Maintenance and Custodial Manager

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PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team tland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students.

With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Under direction of Facilities Management Services (FMS) senior management, manages the day-to-day operations of building maintenance and custodial activities for facilities in assigned zone. Oversees daily management of building systems, mechanical, electrical, energy management and fire/life safety functional areas. Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures and processes in support of departmental operations. Responds to inquiries and requests for service from internal College departments and supervises technical trade staff.

Coordinates all work orders involving Preventative Maintenance Program and work requests to address facilities needs of college internal and external customers. Achieves FMS department and College goals and objectives related to efficient and effective facilities maintenance/custodial operations. Incumbents carry out operating policies and procedures with a focus on building maintenance activities. Within assigned maintenance zone, positions manage and supervise teams of multi-function technical trades employees, providing direction, guidance, mentoring, and training on a daily basis.

Incumbents make recommendations to FMS senior management regarding planning and structuring maintenance and staffing of the College’s facilities assets. This position also serves as a first-line supervisor in carrying out day-to-day maintenance/ custodial operations for an assigned campus or center.

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these success criteria.

• Proven knowledge of mechanical systems HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry
• Proven knowledge of cleaning/custodial practices
• Proven knowledge of working with budgets
• Experience working at schools/higher education with multiple building and sites

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked). Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Maintenance, or a related building maintenance or construction field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Six years progressively responsible, professional engineering or maintenance experience, including three years of experience supervising or leading the work of others.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required at time of hire.

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy: A collaborative and inspiring campus community Opportunities for learning and professional development Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences.

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