Position Title: Assistant Director,Facility Building Maint

Employee Classification: Asst Dir,Mech,Elect,Plumbing

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500680-FS CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Come join our Facilities and Services Team!

Classification Summary:
Under the direction of the Director, this role assists overseeing the development, operation, and maintenance of the university’s physical facilities—including buildings and their electrical/mechanical systems, utilities, grounds, custodial services, moving services, and a motorized fleet. The position establishes service levels and preventive maintenance programs; conducts facility condition assessments; and ensures safe, clean, reliable, and compliant operations across campus. The role provides leadership to subordinate supervisors, assigning work, setting expectations, developing staff, and maintaining accurate records and reports to monitor efficiency and effectiveness. The position coordinates closely with planning/design/engineering units on repair and renewal efforts, manages inventories and equipment readiness, and serves as acting director in the Director’s absence. Performs related duties as assigned.

Classification Standard Duties:
Assists Director with overall departmental responsibilities related to development, operation, and maintenance of NMSU’s physical facilities, including buildings and associated electrical/mechanical systems, utility systems, grounds, structural maintenance, moving services, and the facilities motorized fleet. Oversees supervisory personnel to ensure buildings are maintained to a standard level of cleanliness that supports the safety, health, and comfort of students and staff. Directs Building Renewal and Repair program and coordinates with Planning, Design, and Engineering to align maintenance and repair efforts. Develops and implements maintenance plans for each work area with balanced, proportional assignments based on service frequency and needs. Establishes cleanliness standards, efficient work hours, and systematic maintenance programs. Implements facility and utility condition rating systems to ensure appropriate maintenance and preventative measures are in place for major R1 research institution. Provides technical guidance to supervisors on university policies, operations, procedures, and employee relations. Maintains detailed records, evaluations, and reports to track performance and efficiency. Assigns duties and holds supervisors accountable for performance outcomes. Coordinates assigned functions with other university departments. Develops and maintains capable, disciplined, and motivated workforce. Directs training, performance reviews, and corrective actions as necessary. Oversees inventory, equipment maintenance, and supply needs. Enforces university and departmental policies, work rules, and performance standards. Directs a systemized cleaning and workloading program using established time standards, frequencies, and methods. Assists the Director of Operations or Energy Services with day-to-day operations, acting as lead in their absence. Establishes and conducts preventive maintenance programs, including regular inspections and repairs.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Four (4) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:Associate's Degree in related field or a current NM Contractors License (GB98, EE98, or MM98) with 6 years of progressive experience in one or more of the areas that report to this position.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Broad knowledge of facility and utility systems with detailed knowledge of HVAC and electrical equipment. Knowledge of Electro-mechanical and Electronic Control Systems, Pneumatic Control Systems, and Computer Control Systems. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the operation and care of the instruments, materials, tools, and equipment. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety and security precautions.; SKILLS:Trouble shooting skills. Skills in supervision, planning, budget management, long range planning, and decision-making.; ABILITIES:Ability to assess numerous situations simultaneously and to retain and report accurately all pertinent facts and data. Ability to work with sketches and blue prints as well as make material take off from prints. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and working relationships. Ability to lead in a group situation and accept responsibility. Ability to develop and maintain departmental and shop budgets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the Director in the overall Department responsibilities for the development, operation, and maintenance of the Physical Facilities of NMSU including such items as buildings and associated electrical and mechanical systems; utility systems, grounds, structural maintenance, moving services, and utilization and maintenance of Facilities and services motorized fleet.
Directs supervisory personnel in maintaining a standard level of cleanliness in assigned buildings, for the general safety, health and comfort of the Students and Staff and the condition and state of repair of the buildings. Oversees the Building Renewal and Repair program and works with Planning, Design and Engineering to insure coordination with other maintenance and repair activities.
Develops and implements a maintenance plan for each work area to provide individual and equally proportional assignments by applying rates to required frequencies and services. Establishes levels of cleanliness for various area assignments. Establishes efficient working hours.
Develops and implements a system of rating each building facility condition or utility systems and ensures proper level of maintenance and preventative Maintenance for a R1 research Institution.
Guide and give technical assistance to subordinate shop managers in such matters as University policies and procedures, operating methods, techniques and procedures, employee/management relations, etc. Establish and maintain records, reports, recommendations, evaluations, etc., that reflect the conditions under which responsibilities are carried out and/or the efficiency and economy of operations. Assigns specific duties to subordinate shop managers and hold them accountable for the satisfactory and effective performance of such duties.
Coordinate the activities of assigned functions with other departmental and/or University organizational units as necessary. Develop and maintain a well-disciplined and well-adjusted work force of capable, motivated managers, and initiate corrective disciplinary actions as necessary in the development and maintenance of such a work force. Direct and train subordinate managers in order to develop their maximum potential and effectiveness. Review and insure the maintenance of supplies and materials, inventory, servicing and maintenance of equipment, etc.
Assists the Director of Operations or Energy Services with the routine operations of the Operations or Energy Services unit. This would include being in charge of the unit in the absence of the Director.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Establishes and conducts a preventive maintenance program of scheduled inspection and repair of electrical, mechanical equipment, and other systems, equipment and facilities to assure proper operation and to correct malfunctions before major breakdowns develop. Establishes building maintenance inspections on a periodic and recurring basis. Assures that work conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Neil Bohn, 575-646-8026, nbohn@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.