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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for the professional and efficient management of all daily campus-based maintenance and operational plant issues, including oversight of routine reactive, emergency response, and preventative maintenance programs at the Lake Worth campus, Historic Building, and other properties owned or operated by the College. Accountable for the hiring, supervision, and training of campus-based maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff to ensure adherence to operational, maintenance and safety standards of the department. Prepares and administers the facilities budget to purchase utilities, equipment, and materials for the campus.

What a day of a Campus and Offsite Facilities Manager looks like:

• Manages all aspects of campus activities and functions related to the operation and maintenance of the campus and the related facilities and utilities. Prioritizes manpower, materials, equipment, work orders and special projects.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings and grounds. Monitors and evaluate the performance of your employees.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in moving furniture and equipment, setting up for special events on campus, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment, and in fabricating metal parts and tools.

• Manages the operations of facilities. Solves maintenance, access, traffic, and other facilities-related problems. Inspect facilities.

• Monitors preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, machines, and the facility.

• Sources and monitors performance of contracted vendor maintenance and repair projects. Evaluates and coordinates services provided by outside vendors.

• Performs effective resolution of unscheduled or emergency assignments ensuring service continuity.

• Conducts all tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets for the department. Monitors expenditure and revenue patterns and adjust the budget, as needed.

• Supervises operation and maintenance of automated energy management controls.

• Maintains current knowledge of field or profession. Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.

• Follows established safety practices. Maintains and performs in a safe workplace.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience accepted in lieu of degree

• Minimum four years of related experience, and experience in supervision

Knowledge of:

• Facilities management, operation and maintenance

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals

• Strategic thinking including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking results, and making appropriate adjustments to plans based on circumstances and context

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals

• Strategic thinking including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking results, and making appropriate adjustments to plans based on circumstances and context

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Energy Management experience

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions

• Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

• Operate motor vehicle

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled