Description:
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Directs and accounts for use of staff, materials, inventory, budget, etc. within the zone manager’s authority in a manner which provides the best value to the University and within the policy guidelines of the University. This includes managing/balancing zone maintenance work orders utilizing CMMS, involvement in the required procedures and documentation for zone personnel, project bidding/accounting and other areas of responsibility.
- Tours zone and/or project sites daily, observing, noting, anticipating and communicating zone and facilities-wide issues which should be addressed. Inspects in-progress and completed work for compliance to quality and needs of the campus community. Interacts with contractors and oversee the applicable contracting process in the zone. Manages all assigned capital and expense projects including all bid documentation development, sourcing, obtaining quotes, scheduling, overseeing progress and completion. Ensures fiscal value by using internal labor where feasible.
- Coordinates/meets with other facilities staff, the business managers, department liaisons, or other appropriate campus representatives (including students or student groups) on facility-related issues, including identification of potential capital projects and development of bid documentation including scope of work, project budget, and funding appropriation requests. Supports University-related events sponsored by various campus organizations and departments including active participation in planning, operational, and follow up sessions.
- Visits work sites to assist workers in job performance, training and encouraging workers to devise solutions to problems which may arise. Inspires continuing improvement in the quality of workmanship and productivity of each worker. Directs workers in scheduled maintenance, emergency maintenance, installation, and other needed functions in one or more zones. Creates atmosphere/environment that promotes a sense of "ownership" and "empowerment" in order that each zone crew member will be responsive to the needs within the zone in a productive, safe manner that complies with the University’s policies and expectations.
- Schedules/directs work and employees with an emphasis on planned/proactive maintenance, insuring performance in an economical manner, conserving materials/labor, etc. Completes all work/projects on schedule and within provided estimates. Works toward reducing emergency maintenance by using planned maintenance programs to mitigate higher cost emergency repair and subsequent down time due to failure.
- Ensures availability of safely functioning tools and required safety equipment as well as necessary mechanical and electrical testing equipment. Assists in training programs to enhance the overall skill level of each crew member.
- Observes and communicates cleaning, grounds, security, safety, utility, construction project and other facilities-related issues with the appropriate representative(s) within Facilities, the University or the contractor providing the services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.