Job Opportunities > Assistant Director, Facilities & Desk Services - University of Guelph
Position: Assistant Director, Facilities & Desk Services
Deadline: June 26, 2023
Job Description / Duties
Reporting to the Director, this position ensures that all policies, procedures, and training are developed and in place to successfully manage Student Housing facilities and operate the residence desks in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner. The incumbent will establish a long-term capital planning program and must approve tender specifications and participate in the tendering process for all renovation projects.
Student Housing Services houses approximately 5,000 single students on campus in a variety of residence buildings each year that include single story residences, dormitory style buildings, apartment style buildings and townhouses. In addition, we are responsible for two family housing sites that total 340 family housing units and house a community of approximately 900 family members.
The Assistant Director, Facilities & Desk Services, is charged with the responsibility of managing our residence facilities and desk services operations. The position approves changes to resulting contracts, takes lead in monitoring progress on capital projects and negotiates and ensures maintenance and custodial standards/work. The projects for this department can reach over five (5) million dollars annually. The position manages all desk service functions for two distinct client groups (students and conference delegates). The incumbent is responsible for managing and overseeing employees from the Professional Managerial Group, USW, CUPE, OSSTF, Student Staff and several Contractors and outside service providers.
Qualifications / Required Skills
Requirements of the position included:
-An undergraduate degree in engineering or a related field and/or a mechanical trade with experience coordinating other trades along with several years managerial experience in facilities. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
-Prior experience working in the public and/or university sector with a unionized workforce would be considered is strongly preferred.
-The incumbent will be proficient in reading specifications, drawings and tender documents. Including knowledge of architectural, electrical and mechanical building systems and their unique language.
-Familiarity in the area of Student Affairs and Residence Life issues would be considered an asset.
-Demonstrated experience managing a budget, with strong budget administration skills.
-Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office suite and engineering packages with the ability to interpret building codes and technical documents.
-Full knowledge of construction equipment and practices to ensure proper safety of workplace and job sites.
Additional Information
For complete information on how to apply, please visit the University of Guelph's Current Opportunities website: https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers-guelph/current-opportunities/assistant-director-facilities-desk-services
Salary: P10* tentative evaluation; subject to committe review
Contact Information
Patrick Kelly; pkelly03@uoguelph.ca
Employer Profile
The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.
The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.