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Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities, this position is responsible for day-to-day maintenance by planning, organizing, leading, and controlling all activities of the Facility Maintenance Departments, which may include technicians, lead workers, supervisors, and contractors, to ensure a proactive maintenance program for approximately 4,000,000 square feet of 115 campus buildings and infrastructure. Responsible for customer service and process improvement, upholding safety and regulatory standards, productivity, and work quality by accurate scheduling, effective utilization of resources, timely execution of maintenance work, and quality control.

Examples of Duties

Campus Operations Management and Oversight (65%)

• Plans, directs, and monitors all activities of the FPO Facility Maintenance Departments. This includes scheduling staff to provide timely and sufficient coverage for campus, reviewing and approving time, inspecting employee work to ensure it meets requirements, coordinating and approving leave requests, conducting performance appraisals, and disciplining employees in accordance with University policies.
• Establishes quality standards and goals for the department and policies and procedures for the Facility Maintenance Department.
• Guides and gives technical assistance in such matters as University policies and procedures, operating methods, safety, techniques and procedures, discipline, and employee relations issues.
• Assists lead workers and technicians with the work performed in all areas.
• Directs and develops supervisors to reach their maximum potential and effectiveness.
• Interviews and recommends hires, trains employees.
• Provides input to senior management on staffing needs, training, workflows, and operational efficiencies.
• Participates in staff meetings, attends training seminars, and assists with strategic goal setting.

Preventive Maintenance Oversight and Safety (20%)

• Plans, schedules, and provides oversight of a preventive maintenance program including scheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, and other building systems and components to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Manages a proactive maintenance program to preserve university assets.
• Evaluates and establishes building maintenance inspections on a periodic and recurring basis (e.g., monthly, quarterly, etc.).
• Assures that work conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.
• Maintains university assets necessary to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Strategic Support & Collaboration (10%)

• Proactively communicates with campus constituents to ensure work is properly coordinated to minimize disruption. This includes providing advanced notice of pending work and timely updates.
• Works with the Procurement Office to establish and maintain vendor contracts.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop mutually acceptable solutions to issues.
• Supports senior management as required.

Budget Management (5%)

• Manage the facility maintenance departmental budgets by continuously monitoring expenditures in all categories to ensure that the budget is not exceeded and that funds are effectively utilized.

This position is accountable for the work described within this job description. However, the intent of the job description is to be representative of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position; it is not intended to be exhaustive. The individual filling the position may be required to perform other duties incidental to the work described above or as otherwise directed by the University.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facility Planning or Management, or a related field.

Education may be substituted for experience, or experience for education, based on the following: AA = 2 years of experience; BA/BS = 4 years of experience; MAIMS = 6 years of experience.

Experience:

Minimum five years of progressive experience as a manager in a commercial or industrial setting, directing large-scale facility maintenance efforts and activities. This demonstrated experience includes strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.

Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience overseeing teams or contractors, such as planning, scheduling, and field directing maintenance personnel and resources.

Experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and experience working in a campus environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge: Expert knowledge of facilities planning, management, project and personnel management, capital planning principles and practices, and financial management. Knowledge of general union guidelines and operating procedures.

Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups. Must have excellent administrative and supervisory skills and strong written and oral communication skills, including executive-level briefings and presentations.

Abilities: Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from internal/external customers, regulatory agencies, and community partners. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical publications, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to negotiate contract terms and manage vendor performance. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions amid ambiguity. Proficiency with standard office software and equipment; ability to leverage data to manage performance.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensure in the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing trades is preferred, with at least one of the required trade licenses must be obtained within six months of employment.

A valid driver's license maintained throughout employment.

Supervisory and Budget Responsibilities

Up to 4 direct – Regular part-time or full-time employees

Up to 200 indirect – Regular part-time or full-time employees, student employees, including temporary employees.

Supplemental Information

Maybe exposed to fumes, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

May work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or mechanical lifts.

Must have the ability to respond to emergencies and work evenings/weekends to support critical campus needs.

This position serves as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis for after-hours university service requests.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!