Building Maintenance Manager

Job Description

The Building Maintenance Manager (MSOI) reports directly to the On Campus Housing Maintenance (OCHM) Manager, with operational responsibility for maintaining all of the residence halls, suites, ORL Central Office, Northwest Auditorium, Covel Commons, DeNeve Commons, the Bradley International Student Center and the University Guest House, in accordance with established University and departmental guidelines. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the day to day operations and performance of the department’s, building maintenance group and mason. Responsible for the oversight of various minor maintenance, renovation, refurbishment, and remodel projects, completed by in-house, campus, and outside contractor forces, and the administration of the associated contracts. All work shall be performed in a cost-effective manner with special consideration for building occupants and regularly changing priorities.

Job Qualifications

Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of a wide variety of tasks and assignments relative to facility maintenance repairs.
Required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members, subordinates, managers, administrators, and customers.
Required

Skill in coordinating and supervising maintenance staff including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance.
Required

Skill in preparing planning documents and recommendations related to maintenance, repair, minor construction and remodeling projects.
Required

Ability to understand and work within the framework and limitations of an established annual budget. Ability to prepare sound financial estimates and cost projections.
Required

Ability to prepare an appropriate annual budget and revisions within the university framework.
Required

Skill in developing and overseeing an effective preventive maintenance program.
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, on-going facility capital improvement program.
Required

Working knowledge of university forms, policies, procedures and ability to process forms required to accomplish various transactions.
Required

Ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations.
Required

Strong working knowledge in the areas of plumbing, and electrical. Working knowledge in the areas of carpentry, finish carpentry and hardware, masonry and concrete, ceramic tile, roofing, flooring, windows, doors, and door hardware.
Required

Specialized skills in the following areas are desirable: power distribution systems, water distribution systems, HVAC systems and equipment, card-key lock and entry systems, crash-bar hardware systems, storefront style door systems and elevators.
Preferred

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.
Required

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
Required

Skill with Network-based Personal Computing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
Required