Director of Facilities

Division Overview:  Founded in 1933, Telephonics started as a defense contractor, manufacturing headsets for military aircraft from a small factory in New York.  It gained a reputation as one of the world’s foremost providers of airborne communications equipment for military applications.  Shortly after its inception, Telephonics expanded its expertise beyond information and communications technologies to include defense applications covering air, land and sea.  After getting its start in military markets, Telephonics expanded its customer base to the commercial sector, now the source of nearly half of company revenues.

 

Brief Summary:  Manages the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment and physical structures through subordinate facilities managers and supervisors. Oversees facilities modifications or construction at the direction of the Sr. V.P. Operations.  Inspects construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications. Helps ensure that company facilities comply with government laws and regulations (i.e.: OSHA, ADA, etc.). Supervises a total of 5-10 employees in the Maintenance Department at the direction of the Sr. V.P. Operations. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, Masters preferred.  10 years directly related experience with 5 years management experience. Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety local, state and federal codes and regulations. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Auto CAD. Understanding commercial practices of running facilities related equipment. Ability to trouble-shoot and repair buildings systems (i.e., heating, electrical, plumbing problems). Plan, budget and manage construction projects. Basic understanding of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). Ability to read, interpret and draw blueprints, work orders, building plans and construction documents. Work with Real Estate Corporations to search for properties. Ability to give direction and prioritize requests.

 

Reference Number: 3184

 

Telephonics is a supplier of information and communications systems for government and commercial markets worldwide, and is a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation of Jericho, New York.

 

We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, M/F/D/V

 

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