Facilities and Safety Manager

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position
No

Posting Number
202402132AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Management I

Number of Vacancies
1

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$100,000 - $120,000 with benefits (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city.

Veterinary Health System
The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions.

Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

Our Investment in You
CSU is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive benefits programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and more
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being
• FREE college credit courses through the Employee Study Privilege program
• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
• After-school programs and summer camps for kids

Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community
CSU has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Position Summary

Keep Our Spaces Safe and Strong: Become a Facilities and Safety Manager!
Are you a proactive leader with a passion for creating safe, efficient environments? The Veterinary Health System at Colorado State University is looking for a Facilities and Safety Manager to oversee the operations that keep things running smoothly.

This position will coordinate and oversee facilities operations and maintenance, safety, security, and custodial needs and activities for the buildings and infrastructures of the Veterinary Health System, located on CSU’s south and foothills campuses.

The prime objective is to ensure and execute superior customer service as a priority in helping faculty and staff achieve their goals.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
A signing bonus and relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience managing facility operations, including supervising work teams.
• Three (3) years of experience with skilled trade work.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education with understanding of facilities services.
• Experience with small to mid-level capital construction projects.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or laboratory facility.

Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Operations

• Oversee daily operations for facility and maintenance services.
• Manage and maintain the work order system across multi-unit functional areas.
• Coordinate facilities projects with the appropriate personnel.
• Partner with CSU Facilities, Tetrad and/or CVMBS leadership to manage processes and address current issues.

Supervision

• Supervise mid-level supervisors and staff.
• Establish effective orientation and training plans.
• Conduct and/or request corrective or disciplinary actions as necessary.

Facilities Safety

• Assess and assure building safety and security.
• Coordinate annual building fire evacuation drills.
• Understand and assure compliance with regulatory facility requirements.