| Job Description: |
Provides general oversight and leadership for general or preventative maintenance for residence hall facilities
- Lead day-to-day unit operations including prioritization of projects, set appropriate timelines, follow-up/follow-through on completion of projects; ensure communication about completion of projects within designated deadlines
- Organize, assign, and manage workflow for general repair and routine maintenance of facilities and building systems (e.g. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire protection systems); input and/or process work order requests utilizing web-based work order management system.
- Coordinate, schedule, monitor and/or complete necessary repairs, projects, and work orders within area of responsibility; including, but limited to; building envelop, windows, doors, interior and exterior substrates and finishes, flooring, ceilings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, fire protection system, horizontal structured cabling systems
- Oversee general construction tasks within area ensuring proper completion and compliance with building codes
- Inspect work performed by staff to ensure compliance and quality standards are met; ensure timely project completion assisting as needed
- Perform individual room inspections, system checks and repairs as needed
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations at all times
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within facilities (e.g. environmental concerns, indoor air quality) providing follow-up as directed
- Provide training, continuing education, and guidance for staff on position expectations, safe use of equipment and supplies; ensure staff follow prescribed methods and procedures
- Provide direction, guidance, and recommendations for routine and preventative maintenance for residential buildings within assigned area; maintain the preventative maintenance schedule for the facilities within area of responsibility.
- Collaborate with departmental staff to notify residents of impending work.
- Monitor and report grounds concerns around the exterior of residential buildings and all associated systems and components.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Advise and collaborate on various facility initiatives or facility/campus projects
- Collaborate with various teams (internal and external) to assist with upcoming projects, outages, or routine /preventative maintenance; assist departmental project managers in planning, repairing, or renovation projects
- Review plans and create recommendations on capital and minor construction projects specific to self-performed work; ensure proper installation management after design and review
Maintain inventory of materials, supplies, tools and/or equipment throughout area of responsibility; ensure organized workstations and storage closets with necessary materials
- Order, maintain, inventory, and replace all necessary tools, equipment, and material needed to perform the maintenance operations tasks within your assigned area of responsibility.
- Ensure and perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks within buildings or properties.
Responsible for supervision of staff and management of general administrative duties
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time staff establishing work priorities and workflow; developing strategic plan and goals relevant to the area, providing general direction and leadership for goal accomplishment
- Responsible for administrative functions related to employee management (e.g. time approval and reporting, performance evaluation) and related human resources functions for staff
- Responsible for budget planning, management, and oversight for areas of responsibility
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, disseminating, and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines for areas of responsibility
- Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations
- Manage technology, information systems, and corresponding data utilized area operations and departmental processes
Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
- Working knowledge of Florida state building codes and other relevant codes and standards (e.g. Florida Fire codes, NEC, NFPA, ADA)
- Eight (8) years of experience and general working knowledge of multiple skilled trades or building construction and design in residential/commercial complexes
- Proven ability to lead a high functioning team
- Experience reading blueprints and schematic drawings
- Experience working with budgets and financial procedures
- Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs
- Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision and demonstrate personal initiative
- Working knowledge of acoustical ceiling installation and repair
- Experience with flooring installation of; glue down carpet, stretch in carpet, LVT (luxury vinyl tile), VCT (vinyl composite tile), as well as ceramic and porcelain tile.
SKILLS:
- Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. work order management systems, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
- Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
ABILITIES:
- Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment
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