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.

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

Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.