Facilities Director
Education Requirement
- Master’ s degree in facilities management, business, engineering, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of three years of experience in facilities management.
- Knowledge of and experience with basic mechanical and electrical control systems, computing systems, and scientific equipment maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service, including appropriate response to building emergencies.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
- A valid driver’s license and continued compliance with the standards of the University Driving Policy is required.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of health, safety, fire code, OSHA, DNR, and NSF regulations relevant to an academic research environment.
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing budgets.
- Experience in managing the environment in research laboratories.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
