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Director of Buildings & Grounds

Curry College
United States, Massachusetts, Milton
1071 Blue Hill Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 25, 2025
Director of Buildings & Grounds Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of B&G as well as components of all major and minor events on campus. The Director schedules and oversees state and town inspections, preventative maintenance for all of the College's physical plant. Direct reports include the Foreman of Trades and the Foreman of Grounds. In general, approximately 50% of time is spent in the office, 50% inspecting the campus, Buildings & Grounds and walking all buildings on campus regularly. The Director serves as the deputy head of the department in the absence of the Vice President of Facilities. Essential Functions: Scheduling routine annual preventative maintenance and inspections including but not limited to: Building inspections Backflow testing Fire Sprinkler Inspections/testing Fire alarm testing Boiler maintenance Septic pumping Duct cleaning Grease trap cleaning Annual fire extinguisher inspections Coordinate repairs with outside vendors. Solicit and evaluate quotes/proposals from vendors for operations. B&G liaison for Commencement, Accepted Student Day, Open House, summer conferences, and all large campus-wide events. Point of contact for the Board of Health. Oversee: School Dude work order system, employees, and vendors executing work requests, along with the B&G Sr. Administrative Assistant. Oversee School Dude preventative maintenance system, along with the B&G Sr. Administrative Assistant. Work with the Health and Safety Coordinator to maintain a safe campus and work environment. Oversee Swimming Pool and Lifeguards. Review and recommend campus-wide policies as they relate to the B&G operations for approval. Oversee Energy Management System. Review and recommend purchase requisitions and subsequent invoices for outside vendors. Coordinates all College recycling and Sustainability programs Schedule and conduct weekly walkthroughs off Residence halls with Residence Life (seasonal basis) Budget review of the "operations" segment of the department's budget. Manage vendor relationships. Assist Grounds and Trades Foremen in managing personnel in their areas. Must be available during snow storms to oversee, coordinate and assist with snow plowing/removal. Work with team to review and update standing operating procedures. Conduct scheduled meetings with grounds and trades groups for open communication, problem solving, etc. Minimum 4 times a year. Other Buildings and Grounds related tasks as they may arise. Directly or indirectly supervise 20-25 full and part time employees. In addition, may supervise up to 20+ seasonal work-study or part-time helper(s). Supervise and/or oversee the work of outside contractors as required. Job Requirements: Essential Characteristics: Strong commitment to customer service. Excellent communication skills. Effective problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate and work with others to accomplish assigned tasks with competing deadlines. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 10+ years of related facilities management, property management and personnel management. Demonstrated experience managing employees in a high volume work environment. Knowledge of the buildings and grounds operations and related trades. Preferred Qualifications: Master Degree preferred. Experience in a college setting preferred. Experience managing staff in a union environment preferred. School Dude, Banner, Johnson Controls and DSC experience preferred. Salary: $105,000 to $115,000 annually Additional Information: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below: Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu. Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. To apply, visit http://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187399 jeid-526213758fcf7844a39318834b77cf4d