Responsible for ensuring that T.C. Harris facilities and grounds meet and/or exceed the standards set by Indiana Administrative Code 465 as they pertain to maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds. Supervises all staff in the Facilities Department including maintenance techs and housekeeping staff. Schedules and supervises maintenance workers engaged in building and grounds upkeep and repair. Develops, implements, and supervises preventative maintenance programs for the buildings and grounds, direct, schedule, and oversee external contractors. Responsible for developing and monitoring the departmental budgetOversees the day-to-day maintenance and repairs of all TC Harris & Academy facilities. Research industry standards to stay current of options for better and more sustainable materials and technologies related to the maintenance and upkeep of the properties. Oversee and coordinate all major renovation projects alongside the other business leaders to ensure the best possible experience and safest environment for students and staff. Ensure all safety systems and alarms are up to date and within code and coordinate with local officials to ensure inspections and onsite visits are scheduled as required by the state. Conduct safety drills with staff and tests of facilities equipment as required by the state. Implement and maintain any safety procedures and processes needed to keep student and staff safe and in line with what is required by the state. Ensure all safety procedures are always understood and being followed by all staff.

Responsible for the Facilities Department operational plan for maintenance of Conservancy assets, aligning to the Conservancy’s strategic plan, capital construction projects, and includes grounds, buildings, equipment, vehicles and boats.Directs and manages and supervises the Facilities Manager and their team of Maintenance Technicians. Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate Facilities Staff. Directs and manages all aspects of campus security, safety and risk management, Responsible for campus safety and hurricane emergency readiness. Develops the facilities annual budget and operational plan, and strategically plans future campus maintenance needs and reports to the Chief Financial Officer the budget needs.Manage and/or procure Facilities service contracts and supplier accounts.Oversees, directs and is the technical expert for all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, energy management. Stays current with latest Building Systems technology trends. Provide project management and oversight of capital projects. Coordinate engineering services, contractor selection, and construction/installation oversight. Ensure excellent workmanship, and compliance to plans, specifications and drawings.Maintains library/archive files of site as-built drawings, construction-related records, relevant equipment documentation and develops effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.Ensures compliance with applicable codes, permits, government agency and company directives as relates to building operations and safety.

Maintain compliance with all procedures, policies, and regulations, ensuring timely response to regulatory issues and inspection findings. Plans facilities organizational structure to accommodate growth and change in priorities. Determine needs for equipment leases, purchases, and services. Negotiate contracts with vendors and maintain vendor relationships. Ensures that projects meet specifications and budgets. Ensure that necessary licenses and permits are obtained. Responsible for the day to day operation of the Nigh University Center facility and operations including the supervision of support staff and student employees, working closely with the Conference and Events Services Office and being the primary tenant manager for the building.Operation of a large conference and events program, provide for the the needs of delivering a comprehensive maintenance program for a 221,721 sq.ft. commercial building.Directly supervise Building /Set-Up Tech Supervisor & General Maintenance employeeIndirectly supervises and provides leadership to a team of 4 full time Set-Up Techs and up to 8 part time student employees.Maintain a thorough knowledge of state and university policies and regulations as they relate to facilities management, student activities, labor, purchasing and contract negotiation.Works daily with the various established contractor service agreements to include custodial, fire and life safety, HVAC , elevator, pest control, electrical and the UCO Physical Plant for the daily operation of the Nigh University Center.Engages, plans and schedules subcontractors to assist in maintenance, repair and construction requirements, and conduct inspections to assure that work performed meets requirements. Represent and serve as Project Manager for the Nigh University Center in the development of project needs during capital project planning. Coordinate with UCO Architectural and Engineering Services as necessary.

Commercial & Residential: Carpet, upholstery, and area rug, cleaningCarpet & upholstery protective spray applications Water removal serviceHard floor strip/refinishing

Responsible for overseeing a class A multi-tenant commercial building and extensive, professionally landscaped campus located in Bloomfield Hills. Confirm required maintenance was performed on a scheduled or as needed basis, ensuring a professional image was reflected at all times.Research methods to improve the property ensuring the management company provided building tenants with a premium, efficiently run facility; at the lowest CAM possible. Set up supply/service agreements through full and open competition, develop specifications based on needs of the facility, building tenants, grounds within a budget. Develop a source list of responsible vendors/contractors to bid on agreements or construction projects,Receive bids/proposals, review for completeness, act as liaison between bidders and building owner, perform due diligence on companies considered for award. Organize, review and assemble documents to review with building owner, negotiate items of bid, move forward with award. Ensure vendors provide the management office with all required insurance documents prior to performing any work onsite.Administer supply and service agreements, ensuring the facility/grounds receive products or service work as required, immediately identify and resolve any problems that may develop.Review invoices received for accuracy, contact vendor's accounting department to correct any errors, calculate discounts/credits, make adjustments, approve and forward to accounting for payment.Develop and maintain a professional, friendly relationship with tenants at all times, respond to any building related needs reported in a timely manner. Act as liaison between tenants and outside service providers to accomplish any building related work required. Schedule facility inspections in accordance with all federal, state and local safety codes, communicate with building tenants to allow them time to prepare for inspections.

Supply Buyer responsibilities included using an existing source list as well as development of new sources to purchase necessary supplies for base supply and request received directly from squadrons or other base activities. Work with the in-house Small And Disadvantaged Business Utilization Specialist to ensure regulations governing small business set-aside were followed.Meet assigned purchase deadline priorities, perform monthly classroom training of base personnel for filling out, submitting requisition forms, regularly meet with vendors, provide written and verbal communicate to base activities, civilian and military contracting officers. Follow-up on delinquent delivery schedules. Maintain detailed documentation throughout the purchase process until delivery has been accepted.Lease Administration responsibilities included insuring companies awarded service contacts on base performed in accordance with the agreements, perform field inspections / random samplings, review and approve payment schedules, resolve problems or complaints received from base activities and service vendors. Ensure all required insurance documents are current. Create and maintain detailed documentation throughout the contract period.Construction Buyer responsibilities included receiving / reviewing request for completeness from base activities, working with the Civil Engineering department to develop construction drawings, develop the bidders list based on request from civilian contractors, ensure contractors receive construction documents as required by governing regulations.Receive and secure bids until scheduled opening date, perform due diligence on companies being considered for award, ensure all necessary bonds, permits and certificates of insurance are supplied by the general contractor awarded project.Work with contractor to ensure schedules are met, help to control cost overruns, write contract modification's or addendum's when necessary following governing regulations.