Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall upkeep, repair, and development of buildings, equipment, utilities, and grounds of the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center located 100 miles east of the UCLA campus in the San Bernardino Mountains. The UCLA Conference Center consists of 50 acres, 34 buildings, parking areas and paths, boats and docks, a large swimming pool, a small fleet of vehicles, a ball field, amphitheater, and oak/pine forest, and extensive landscaped areas. In concordance with the Assistant Director, supervises and motivates a staff of approximately 6 FTE in the prioritization and completion of maintenance and grounds, focused on both the immediate needs of the guests and the long term needs supporting the future viability of the property. This will include the daily management of work orders and preventative maintenance programs, the preparation and management of major maintenance projects, the development and management of a $700k dollar operating budget, and the effective management of the physical resources of the property. The conference center also has a recreation center, conference rooms, commercial kitchen, dining facilities. Responsible for Food Service Support, HVAC, Physical Plant, Access Control, preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Also responsible for administration of contracts and projects as assigned and to be communicated with conference team to schedule projects and ongoing maintenance needs. All work is performed in a cost effective manner with special consideration for building occupants and regularly changing priorities. Additionally, the manager must demonstrate planning abilities sufficient to prepare both short and long term maintenance plans. This is a working position whose incumbent must have full knowledge of and ability to perform all aspects of the maintenance needed. In winter periods, the additional component of snow removal is necessary.

The targeted salary for this position is between the posted minimum to $6250 monthly.

Job Qualifications

Working knowledge of and skill in plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation, carpentry, mechanical repairs and vehicle and boat repairs. Pluming procedures include pipe line and device repair and replacement.
Required

Skill in managing a complex, on-going facility capital improvement program.
Required

Ability to set priorities, which accurately reflect relative importance of pending facility repairs in context with operational requirements.
Required

Ability to maintain project list and Master Calendar.
Required

Ability to formulate detailed project work plans.
Required

Interpersonal skills to work and communicate effectively with subordinates, guests, community, campus personnel, and management in all matters relating to the maintenance of the Conference Center. Skill in communicating instructions and ideas.
Required

Working knowledge of trade-related tools and job-related materials; ability to organize and secure same.
Required

Skill in using English words and phrases to complete work orders, all solicit bids, make purchases, and supervise personnel.
Required

Ability to coordinate and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff including delegating responsibilities and evaluating work performance.
Required

Skill and knowledge of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and distribution systems, including function, operation, and servicing procedures.
Required

Skill in preparing, monitoring and controlling annual operating budgets of up to $700K.
Can be trained

Ability to obtain bids and recommend awards; ability to carry out ongoing purchases in accordance with University Purchasing Policies.
Can be trained

Skill in organizing work flow, delegating responsibility, and assuring completion assignments.
Required

Skill in motivating and effectively training subordinates.
Required

Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
Required

Demonstrated knowledge of industry standard cleaning practices and equipment/supplies.
Preferred

Skill in recognizing emergency situations and taking appropriate actions.
Required

Skill in interacting diplomatically with the public in a continuous public contact setting.
Required

Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, pull and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job assignments and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required

Ability to diagnose, recommend repairs and maintain kitchen equipment including dishwashers, cooking range/ovens, garbage disposals, etc. utilizing a variety of test equipment and instruments.
Required

Ability to drive pick-up truck, van, snow plow and other vehicles.
Required

Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repairs of steam boilers and steam distributions systems.
Required

Knowledge of 120/208V/480V electrical distributions systems, emergency generators, automatic transfer switch and associated electrical components and automatic controls.
Required

Working knowledge of refrigeration units, ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers and auxiliaries, electrical motors, control systems, air compressors, water conditioning systems and pumps.
Required