Director of Facilities, Planning, & Services
El Camino College
Director of Facilities, Planning, & Services
Req: C2425-015
Division: Facilities Planning & Services
Close Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services or designee, exercise direct leadership of the areas assigned providing functional supervision over assigned positions. Implement the department's vision by developing and implementing goals and objectives; plan, organize, control, and direct the construction, maintenance, and operation of the District's facilities, grounds, utilities, and energy management. Oversee capital projects, ensure compliance with relevant environmental and safety laws, and coordinate work activities between departments, District managers, department heads, contractors, and other campus groups. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the assigned units, overall department, and Administrative Services Area; lead by example; actively participate in and support College-wide shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Level
Plan, organize, control, and direct the construction, maintenance, operation, and energy management of District structures, grounds, and utilities. Ensure operations are integrated, compliant, and streamlined to provide excellent customer service and necessary staffing. Ensure that all services provided are prompt, efficient, and lead to a seamless experience for the people served.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with environmental laws, building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability efforts. Collaborate with the Office of Workplace Safety and Risk Management to properly dispose of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
Provide leadership, supervision, and training to the Facilities Management Team, including budget administration, project management, employee relations, and negotiations, and team building.
ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
Develop and maintain automated work order systems for facilities management, including tracking and reporting on maintenance activities. Strengthen processes and services through the effective and efficient use of assessment, program review, planning, and resource allocation.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, construction management, or related fields.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible facilities experience in a large organization with oversight over operations, construction projects, maintenance, grounds, and custodial areas. At least two years of supervisory experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
(Note that for travel reimbursements, a valid California driver's license and successful completion of the District's Defensive Driver Training program is required.)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Desirable Experience: Experience working in a California Community College. Work in a supervisory capacity involving project management, planning, preparing project cost estimates, budget oversight and development, and leading and managing facilities staff in a unionized environment.
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise: Job Level
* Effective planning, organization, and direction of facilities management responsibilities.
* Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing facilities operations, programs, and services, including applicable building codes, OSHA safety mandates, rules, and environmental regulations; state, local, and federal laws, regulations, codes, and requirements; and College policies.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of facilities maintenance, including effective energy management and conservation methods.
* Proficient knowledge of effective document and drawing management methods and practices.
Abilities/Skills: Job Level
* Effectively plan, organize, control, and direct the maintenance and operations of the College's facilities. Develop, implement, direct, and evaluate effective facilities management services, activities, and projects. Develop and administer effective preventive maintenance programs.
* Effectively organize multiple projects and carry out required project details on a timely basis to implement successful outcomes. Accurately estimate labor, material, and equipment costs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
SALARY: The starting salary range $169,614 (Annually)
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($196,626 annually).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is designated as a full-time, twelve-month classified administrator position. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive workdays. Work schedule may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays based on business needs. During the winter recess, all management positions are required to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at [email protected].
