Assistant Director, Area & Classroom Maintenance

Position Number:

101941

Title:

Assistant Director

Functional Title:

Assistant Director, Area & Classroom Maintenance

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPA-FM-O&M-Classroom Maintenance

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

To provide leadership and general oversight of day-to-day campus building maintenance and repair by Area Maintenance technicians. To ensure that campus students, faculty, staff and visitors are provided a well maintained environment in which to learn, teach, and work.

To coordinate with other Operations and Maintenance Leadership Staff to ensure maintenance and renewal activities are planned and executed. To coordinate with Facilities Planning and Campus Projects to ensure building system deficiencies are identified and corrected when renovations are planned and executed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to develop policies and procedures associated with oversight responsibilities of campus facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of management principles and practices and the ability to apply those principles; knowledge and experience managing all phases of work (planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and inspection); broad knowledge of plumbing and steam distribution trades; broad knowledge of electrical and life safety systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions during emergency situations.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and University laws, regulations, codes, and procedures regarding applicable trades & safety in the workplace.
• Ability to use a computer for work communications, including automated work management, email, correspondence, and reports; to assign work and evaluate work performance; to implement disciplinary procedures and to build and maintain effective work relationships with the campus community.
• General knowledge of University buildings, systems, and procedures.

Preferences:

Preferences:
Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Certifications:

Although driving a State Vehicle is not a requirement for this position, travel by foot or vehicle may be required from time to time for meetings, deliveries, emergency responses, etc. across campus. If driving a State Vehicle, incumbent must possess and maintain a valid class C Driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent must be able to work in a hazardous environment such as confined spaces, working from heights and other adverse conditions when necessary to inspect and/or provide oversight of activities. Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be considered an ESSENTIAL employee, subject to a 24-hour day, 7-day week span of operation.

Posting Date:

06/08/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/06/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.