Facilities Manager



Facilities Manager

Salary

$4,400.92 - $4,884.33 Monthly

Location

Victoria, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

201400642

Division

Administrative Services

Department

Physical Plant

Opening Date

02/29/2024

Position Summary

The Physical Plant Department is recruiting for a full-time Facilities Manager.  This position is responsible for coordinating Physical Plant administrative functions and managing an inventory of projects of low-to-medium complexity, researching potential vendors and resources for the completion of assigned projects, overseeing construction project activity, including pre-planning project cost control, construction, and warranty to ensure contractual compliance. Will also serve in the capacity of the Building Maintenance Supervisor for all Building Maintenance Technicians.  This position requires passing a post-offer physical and drug screen.

This position is benefits eligible.  For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.      

About Our Institution
 Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

  1. Academic Support & Student Success
  2. Allied Health
  3. Career & Technical Education
  4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
  5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education
Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Provide organizational leadership and ensure accountability by effectively managing, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating work activities and performance of building maintenance technicians.
  2. Serve as a College representative responsible for contract administration of assigned construction, renovation, and deferred maintenance projects.
  3. Schedule, coordinate, and manage in-house construction and renovation projects.
  4. Develop and maintain service contracts for all Physical Plant projects and repairs. 
  5. Provide administrative oversight of regulatory inspections and reporting to include fire safety, elevator, waste water sampling, Tier II hazardous chemical reporting, and waste disposal.
  6. Monitor, prioritize, and track all Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) work requests. 
  7. Implement and monitor preventative maintenance tasks and schedules to reduce equipment and building system failures.
  8. Monitor building infrastructure and implement repairs and improvements to ensure a safe and well-maintained condition.
  9. Requisition and procure materials from vendors and coordinate with outside contractors providing contract and/or emergency services.
  10. Serve as the Physical Plants lead for all vehicle and generator maintenance.  
  11. Interact with building occupants on scheduled and nonscheduled activities to ensure open and effective communication.
  12. Ensure all building and fire evacuation plans are current. 
  13. Maintain and update the master key index as needed. 
  14. Conduct safety and security audits of all College facilities and represent building maintenance on the College’s Safety and Security Committee. 
  15. Provide warranty administration for all project equipment and furniture purchases.
  16. Inspect facilities for compliance with building codes and accessibility standards.
  17. Coordinate physical plant responsibilities for special events and projects.
  18. Approve employee time cards, and paid time off requests; In consultation with Physical Pant Director, approve overtime for building maintenance personnel.
  19. Perform annual employee evaluations and process disciplinary and incident/accident reports. 
  20. Manage department budget; ensure spending within budget allocation; provide input and direction to the budget planning process.
  21. Respond to emergency calls during non-business hours.
  22. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Plant.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business Administration, or Project Management preferred. 
  • Minimum of least ten (10) years experience in building maintenance, construction, or related field required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience that includes basic employment practices, evaluation of staff, staff planning and staff utilization required.
  • Two (2) years or more experience implementing and managing a preventive maintenance program required.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead during change and to create collaborative and collegial working relationships.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with employees in both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to analyze problems and estimate repair/replacement costs, formulate project budgets, and produce cost estimates.
  • Working knowledge of all local, state, and national building codes.
  • Ability to use e-mail, internet, MS Office, and computerize maintenance management system for basic business applications.
  • Ability to read, understand, and accurately interpret a variety of technical documents such as technical drawings, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
  • A valid Texas Driver’s License is required to drive College vehicles.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to safely push, carry, or lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds. 
  • Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, and reach. 
  • Must have ability to stand for a minimum of two (2) hours without a break. 
  • Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
  • Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, or in confined spaces.

The following benefits apply to all full-time positions scheduled to work 30 hours or more each week.  These full-time positions are also eligible to participate in our TRS retirement plan.

Victoria College offers an excellent benefit package for eligible employees that includes group insurance as well as a generous amount of paid time off:

Group Insurance
Health insurance

  • Full-time employees:  100% VC paid; employee pays 50% for dependents
  • Coverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Optional benefits – available at group rates
  • Coverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following hire date
    • Flexible Spending Accounts – health and dependent care
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Term Life
    • Short and long-term disability
    • Accidental death & dismemberment
    • As an added benefit, Victoria College issues a credit of up to $30 each month to full-time employees to help offset the cost of premiums
Supplemental benefits – offered through Globe Life

Retirement
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System is mandatory (ORP option for eligible employees)
  • Currently, the employee contribution is 8.25%.  The state and Victoria College, together, contribute 8.25%
  • Social security is deducted each pay period
  • Payroll deduction for 403-b and 457 deferred compensation plans are available
Other Benefits
  • Workers compensation insurance
  • Direct payroll deposit
  • Tuition waiver for benefits eligible employees and their dependents through age 25
  • Use of the Sports Center which includes treadmills, rowing machines, exercise classes, etc.
  • Technology training
Paid Time Off
  • Vacation for eligible employees (does not apply to faculty positions).  Effective 90 days after start date
    • Full-time employees:  80 hours up to 10 years of service then 120 hours for 10+ years of service
  • Sick leave
    • Full-time employees:  accrues at 8 hours each month
  • Developmental and professional leave
  • One week at Thanksgiving
  • Two weeks for Winter Break
  • One week for Spring Break
  • Regular holidays
    • Labor Day
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Good Friday
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
  • Non-faculty employees get Fridays off during the summer

Agency
Victoria College
Address
2200 E. Red River

Victoria, Texas, 77901
Phone
361-582-2459
361-572-6463