Staff Careers

This employee is a key member of UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair for the University. Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities Maintenance, the employee assists in providing the University community with responsive, timely, and thorough repair and maintenance services to ensure all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, building envelope, and building infrastructure systems consistently operate satisfactorily to support the academic, research, auxiliary, and administrative functions of the University.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist the Director with duties related to Operations:
• Plan, coordinate, and direct all work done by his/her subordinates in order to prolong the life and efficient use of University facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate job priorities with the Director and coordinate daily work assignments with subordinate supervisors.
• Direct the activities of each Facilities Maintenance unit including the following: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, paint, general maintenance, and locksmiths.
• Assist Supervisors with any problems encountered.
• Oversee the Supervisors in coordinating and managing work order requests and other special projects.
• Review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for all new facilities and for renovation projects to ensure that the University receives the most durable, properly sized, properly located, and efficient equipment.
• Ensure that all State permits for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety equipment are secured and maintained.
• Coordinate and oversee minor projects, including repairs, and alterations, as well as service orders, utilizing our project management software, Procore.
• Coordinate with the HVAC Supervisor to ensure the campus Building Automation System (BAS) is operated optimally to support energy conservation goals.
• Confer with specialists, consultants, vendors, architects, and engineers for assistance in solving major problems.
• Formulate cost data and specifications and make recommendations for preventing potential problems.
• Gather cost data, review design specifications, and make timely recommendations for preventing potential problems or solving maintenance issues.
• Ensure consistent and effective equipment operational policies in support of campus operations.
• Verify work orders, preventative maintenance orders, service orders, and key request forms are properly filled out with accurate and detailed information.
• Meet regularly with the Director to detail non-routine work/projects and explain progress and percent completion along with other pertinent information.
• Assess the operational integrity of various systems, roofs, envelopes, and infrastructure and generate work orders for repairs or maintenance.
• Assist with technical decisions regarding the repair/replacement and operational readiness of all building infrastructure including roofs and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, access controls, and building envelope systems.
• Make prompt decisions on a continuous, around-the-clock basis related to the operation and repair of critical campus systems. This equipment includes critical environmental control systems, which provide continuous support for research, administration, and educational operations. This equipment is also often critical to campus life/safety systems.
• Assist the Director in the responsibility for the daily operation of the computerized energy management control system to ensure the University realizes the maximum utilities cost savings while maintaining environmental comfort for building occupants.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty duties in rotation. The Assistant Director will sometimes be contacted during after-hour periods and required to make prompt decisions about the operation and repair of critical mechanical and electrical systems.

Assist the Director with duties related to Employee supervision:
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, coach, discipline, and evaluate the performances of any employee under direct and indirect supervision.
• Select, assign, & supervise the training of new employees and coordinate the assignment of work crews to provide for changing priorities.
• Possess the knowledge and abilities to provide leadership and encouragement to employees.
• Analyze, develop, adjust, and direct staff roles and responsibilities to accomplish F&O objectives.
• Establish job priorities and coordinate daily work assignments with subordinate lead supervisors.
• Establish and maintain good communications, morale, conflict resolution, and satisfactory work ethics.
• Assure that employees know and observe the rules of the university; policies and procedures of Facilities & Operations; and all safety regulations. Lead, supervise, and enforce effective safety procedures, support safe working conditions, and facilitate communication and training to prevent injuries and address safety concerns and risks.
• Coordinate staff training sessions related to work functions, safety standards, safety, interpersonal communication, sexual harassment, and other topics as needed.
• Promote recognition of individual workers and crews based on outstanding performance.

Assist the Director with duties related to Strategic Planning & Reporting:
• Attend various professional meetings, workshops, and seminars in order to keep abreast of the latest developments in maintenance management for possible implementation within operations to further efficiency objectives and with the view of exchanging ideas and enhancing the operation in areas managed.
• Maintain contact with peers at other universities and businesses on matters of common interest.
• Prepare budget requests on an annual basis. Control expenditures related to facilities maintenance within the approved budget. Monitor all financial responsibilities including but not limited to daily expenditures, inventory control, purchasing, monthly or quarterly budgeting, and the yearly budgeting process.
• Track warranties and follow up on warranty issues related to equipment.
• Assist with the development of the deferred maintenance program to meet long- and short-range campus needs.

Assist the Director with duties related to Customer Service:
• Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with departmental standards and review findings with the appropriate unit. Meet with supervisors and clients to review and discuss problem areas and identify means of improvement.
• Interact with University administrators, faculty, and staff to resolve maintenance-related problems.
• Establish long- and short-range goals for the Facilities Maintenance unit. Measure and monitor progress toward those goals, including soliciting client feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in a major science, business administration, facilities management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in applicable areas of maintenance with at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Must possess a wide range of knowledge in the fields of electricity, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning controls, plumbing, carpentry, painting and locksmithing, and roofing.
• Must possess excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints, and drawings related to assigned equipment.
• Experience with contract regulations, consortium, and vendor negotiations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in training staff and facilitating training classes.
• Administrative ability to communicate effectively.
• Must participate in Manager-on-Duty rotation.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes but is not limited to, possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.

• Formal education/experience with maintenance management software is desired.

$85,421 - $100,000