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Position Information Position Title Manager, Maintenance and Operations Job Type Leadership Department Maintenance & Grounds Campus Introduction
About College of the Desert The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year.
College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment.
Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals.
As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.
College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, “dreamers”, and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.
When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community.
We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom.
We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.
Who We Want: College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.
As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together.
A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity.
An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. Basic Function
BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of the Director, Maintenance and Operations, understand and support the District’s mission, values and goals, plan, coordinate, direct and participate in the activities of the maintenance, groundskeeping, and other M&O personnel in the maintenance and operation of the Districts buildings, grounds, and related systems and facilities; assure a high quality condition of District facilities; effectively communicate with subordinates, District faculty, staff and supervisor; train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Additional Position Information
EMPLOYMENT STATUS Representative Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Support the District’s Mission and Vision. Plan, coordinate, direct and participate in the construction, maintenance, operation, repair, and alteration of all District structures, equipment and related physical facilities. Plan, coordinate, direct, and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of the District grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, playing fields and other related areas. Confer and coordinate with other M&O supervisory staff regarding methods and procedures of work, supply and equipment requirements, and operational problems and conflict. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; recommend transfers, reassignments, discipline, terminations, promotions and other personnel actions as appropriate; inspect work in progress regarding methods and procedures of work, supply of necessary tools, material and equipment; prioritize and complete projects in an effective, timely manner. Maintain computerized work order system, track expenses and time resources, generate reports. Maintain and monitor energy management system. Provide oversight for and/or participation in a variety of skilled grounds, operations and maintenance work. Schedule and supervise the use and application of herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides, fertilizers and sterilants in a manner that ensures the health and safety of staff, faculty and students, following accepted health and safety practices and regulations. Provide for the proper care, maintenance and repair of District equipment, vehicles and tools. Plan and implement maintenance programs; maintain records of maintenance, repairs and use of the District’s mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems; District equipment, tools, vehicles; and building equipment systems such as chillers, cooling towers, boilers, motor control centers, electrical panels, pumps and drives. Make determination of ongoing and future levels of stock, materials and equipment; make cost estimates of construction and repair projects and prepare requisitions for needed maintenance and grounds supplies and equipment. Assist in preparation of annual budget; track and project departmental grounds and maintenance budget insuring compliance; provide budget status as needed; participate in preparation of annual budget including facility related projects, grounds and maintenance supplies and equipment. Provide for training and development programs for maintenance and grounds personnel; implement maintenance and grounds operations and training manuals; evaluate assigned employees; review incident reports and accident investigations, make necessary corrective actions or recommendations; assign or reassign personnel to meet the District’s business needs or emergencies; interview prospective employees and make recommendations. Remain current on pertinent legal and legislative matters as they relate to maintenance, construction or Cal-OSHA issues. Implement and maintain required or recommended equipment and systems logs and tracking; maintain required permit and certificates for equipment, systems and programs. Direct, supervise and participate in furniture moving, fence mending, emergency repair or clean-up work; assist in the preparation of facilities for athletic and special events. Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration in carrying out the function, responsibilities and duties of the job. Coordinate and work with vendors, inspectors, and others to ensure facility compliance in regard to hazardous materials/waste, fire & life safety, liability, and emissions. Conduct and attend meetings as necessary. Be available on-call; respond to District emergencies. Meet schedules and timelines, organize multiple projects efficiently and effectively and carry out required project details throughout the year. Seek and participate in professional development activities. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance of grounds, buildings, and HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems.
Two (2) years of supervisory/lead experience required and may be included as part of the five years listed above.
Related college course work and/or journeymen training experience desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Knowledge of
Knowledge of: Methods, tools, materials, equipment and practices utilized in building and grounds maintenance work; building construction work; plan checking and building inspection as it relates to structural, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; turf management, arboriculture, horticulture pest and plant disease control and eradication; irrigation principles and controls; athletic field preparation and maintenance; building equipment systems such as chillers cooling towers, boilers, motor control centers, electrical panels, pumps and drives; computers and applicable software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email; laws governing construction, repair, and regulatory compliance of public school facilities; principles and practices of supervision; and safe work practices and procedure.
Ability to
Ability to: Plan, coordinate, supervise, assign and participate in all aspects of the District’s building and grounds maintenance activities; read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints; estimate material and labor costs; plan, schedule and control a diversified maintenance, grounds and operations work program; inspect and supervise the various repairs, construction, maintenance and grounds work system; supervise the safety and proper operation of District equipment including and not limited to vehicles, welders, lifts, mowers, hedgers, and related power equipment; insure the safety of personnel and the proper care of District property and equipment; apply coatings, adhesives, lubricants, specialized chemicals in a safe, effective and appropriate manner; analyze situations correctly and adopt an effective course of action, using subordinates effectively; meet schedules and timelines, communicate effectively both orally and in written form with supervisor and assigned personnel; operate a computer and applicable software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email; maintain records; make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; walk or stand for extended periods of time, climb ladders, operate lifts, tractors or other heavy equipment; work independently and confidentially with minimal direction; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters; establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned employees, other staff and faculty and others as it relates to the duties of the position.
Physical Demands Working Conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS Both indoor and outdoor work environment.
Regular exposure to fumes and noise from equipment operations.
Working at heights and in tight, enclosed areas.
Be available on-call to respond to emergency situations.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work as necessary.
Requires some evening and weekend responsibility.
This position is housed at main location in Palm Desert campus but, it may travel to other campus if needed.
HAZARDS Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working with chemicals, adhesives, and coatings.
Full Time/Part Time Full Time Weekly Working Hours 40 Work Schedule & Hours Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Salary Schedule Range Classified Leadership Schedule Range VII: $97,270.92 - $140,862.72 annually Specific Departmental Needs Posting Detail Information Posting Number 24-042 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Tentative Interview Date 09/20/2024 Posting Open Date 07/29/2024 Posting Close Date 08/25/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special
Required Skill Profession
Operations Specialties Managers
