Senior Manager for Building Maintenance

Posting Title

Senior Manager for Building Maintenance

Overview

The Senior Manager Building Maintenance (SMBM) reports directly to the Director of Buildings and Grounds Maintenance (DBGM) and provides front line and back up support for the Asst. Director.

The SMBM, working closely with the Director, Leads and FSC support staff, will plan, assign, supervise and coordinate work; troubleshoot problems, manages corrective and preventive maintenance tasks and repairs for all of the Building Maintenance Dept trade related items to include : electrical, plumbing, roofing, painting and carpentry as well fire alarm, fire suppression and life safety systems. The SMBM assists the Director with managing external contractors for elevator maintenance and other services and provides support as needed for University capital projects and associated external contractors.

This is an Essential Personnel position, the incumbent must be willing to work overtime if necessary, answer after hours and weekend calls for emergencies and report to campus if necessary, even during inclement weather. Special events such as commencement or dignitary visits may require weekend or overnight work to include staying on campus for extended periods of time.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is : $65,000-75,000.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate maintenance, repair and systems reliability programs for building maintenance systems : plumbing, electrical, carpentry (building envelope), the management of assigned staff, and coordination of efforts with other Facilities and University departments, vendors and outside agencies.
• Evaluates equipment condition and life expectancy and makes recommendations / arranges the replacement or repair through maintenance staff or outside contractors coordinated with the deferred maintenance budget or facilities capital projects.
• Performs responsibilities of the Director Building Maintenance in his / her absence. Reviews architectural plans and provides trades related advice or inspections on all small or capital projects.
• Coordinates outages of the electrical, plumbing or underground utility distribution systems, electronic life safety systems and related equipment.
• Arranges and oversees safety training programs in area of responsibility.
• Performs other duties (such as commencement preparation and other high profile events) as assigned.

Qualifications