Assistant Director, Housing Maintenance Operations - General Maintenance

The Assistant Director, Housing Maintenance Operations (MSO III) reports directly to the Director, H&HS Physical Plant-Maintenance Department. Incumbent's operational responsibilities include a wide range of duties primarily involving the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and related systems, for Housing & Hospitality Services facilities located primarily at both On-Campus Housing and University Apartments. Additional duties will include all of the following: supervisory, administrative, human resource, financial, purchasing, inventory, and project management duties for the department in general or for specific facilities as described above. The overall scope of this position will include, currently 11,000 units/resident bed spaces, 10 million GSF of building space, $17 million operating budget, $10 million capital improvement (major maintenance) budget, and a labor force of 97+. All work is performed within budgetary perimeters and in compliance with all departmental and University guidelines. Incumbent shall independently prioritize and follow through on all assignments with minimal supervision. Incumbent shall be responsible for rapidly changing priorities, additional projects as assigned, and shall give special consideration to completing all duties within a framework that provides a high level of customer service to all residential students, guests, and faculty members.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
25
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Demonstrated record of successful planning, budgeting, financial analysis and fiscal management, including skill in budget preparation, analysis and controlling costs of multiple, multi-million dollar budgets.
Required
Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse departments/University personnel at various levels, and with the public.
Required
Ability to mediate between contending parties and affect a successful resolution of differences using appropriate conflict management techniques.
Required
Demonstrated skill in management and supervision of management, administrative, service, and student personnel.
Required
Skill and knowledge in employee development, including the ability to develop and implement effective training and recognition programs.
Required
Skill and temperament to provide an open climate, which will allow for the creation of opportunities for employee communication and positive departmental interaction.
Required
Ability to determine critical paths and to coordinate and prioritize workloads accordingly.
Required
Ability to work in fast paced environment to meet deadlines and time frames.
Required
Knowledge of methods of soliciting, collecting and analyzing customer and employee satisfaction including problem analysis and solving and assessing needs.
Required
Skill in recognizing appropriate mid-range objectives based on data accumulated and demonstrated ability to realize long-range objectives through tactical planning.
Required
Knowledge of work order data based computerized programs.
Required
Skill in preparing planning documents and recommendations for annual major maintenance projects.
Required
Skills and knowledge in establishing and implementing energy conservation programs for On Campus Housing.
Required
Skill in interpreting construction documents such as bid contracts, general conditions, agreements, specifications and architectural drawings.
Required
Skill and knowledge in managing a complex, ongoing facility capital improvement program.
Required
Skill in managerial techniques to effectively utilize staff in roles responsible to the development and implementation of a designed maintenance program.
Required
Ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations.
Required
Working knowledge of and skill in plumbing, electrical, mechanical and general building maintenance.
Required
Knowledge of power distribution systems.
Required
Skill in basic drafting and design technique methods and procedures used in the areas of electrical, mechanical, architectural and civil engineering.
Required
Knowledge of fire, safety and building codes.
Required
Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, pull and crouch for extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments.
Required
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required
Ability to drive a pick-up truck and/or van.
Preferred
Skill with Network based Personal Computing software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Includes experience with data based applications.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
06-17-2023
External Posting Date: