Account/Position No.:  40300/819750                                                                        Level 13

Position Title:  Associate Director, College of Medicine Facilities

Department:  Facilities Management

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;

RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;

DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;

EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;

EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and

COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Director of Physical Plant Operations and Campus Planning for daily administration of Physical Plant College of Medicine Facilities operations; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-        Plans and manages the operation of COM Physical Facilities.

-        Plans for major and minor renovations.

-        Manages day-to-day maintenance of COM facilities.

-        Coordinates with physical plant and VA personnel concerning maintenance needs.

-        Develops plans, specifications and cost estimates for renovation projects.

-        Assists in planning, reviewing and finalizing contracts with other entities; coordinates with contractors to provide necessary support for project completion; coordinates with architects and engineers in planning projects.

-        Standardizes material and equipment.

-        Maintains up-to-date campus and building plans.

-        Coordinates and monitors contracted projects.

-        Provides leadership for craft supervisors.

-        Assures compliance with safety and OSHA standards.

-        Administers the capital and maintenance budgets.

-        Supervises administrative and classified employees.

-        Plans contingencies for maintaining COM operations during severe weather and other emergencies.

Secondary Functions

-        Assists various sections of the COM in solving problems with daily operations.

-        Serves on university search committees as required.

-        Provides assistance concerning information requested by outside agencies or other university offices.

-        Attends meeting for projects and other related activities.

-        Maintains knowledge of new construction practices and applicable codes, standards, safety and other related measures.

-        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-        Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural principles.

-        Knowledge of medical facilities operation and equipment.

-        Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods.

-        Knowledge of fire safety, life safety, electrical codes, and OSHA/TOSHA standards.

-        Knowledge of electrical, heating and cooling systems.

-        Knowledge of budget management.

-        Ability to plan and estimate building and maintenance costs.

-        Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees on a wide variety of issues relating to medical facility and educational operations.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Determines own methods of performing assigned work.  Supervises administrative and classified employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction/maintenance related programs required; five years experience as a project engineer, architect, construction or maintenance manager, preferably in design, construction or maintenance fields; must have knowledge of fires safety, life safety, electrical codes and OSHA/TOSHA standards as they relate to the construction and maintenance field; experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Date:  March, 2007