Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs custodial activities and routine and preventative maintenance or repair projects. Promotes efficient, economical, continuous and safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalency; four years of progressively more responsible experience; demonstrated interpersonal skills; budgeting and purchasing experience; supply system management; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. Experience must include facilities management knowledge in preventative maintenance, HVAC systems and operations, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, interior design, safety coordination, and demonstrated knowledge of custodial activities.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Monitors cost of providing custodial and maintenance functions.
2. Develops and implements training programs of custodial and maintenance staff to ensure technical skills, safety, and job knowledge.
3. Prepares and implements an effective preventative maintenance program for buildings and equipment.
4. Coordinates and directs the service contract of HVAC equipment through the service contractor.
5. Establishes and maintains data to include a work order system, cost per square foot, utilities expenses, and all services and repair records.
6. Supervises crew leaders and staff through performance evaluation, counseling, and training on new procedures. Interviews and hires new staff.
7. Prioritizes requests for projects and prepares plans for project completion, including labor hours, materials and supplies, and equipment necessary.
8. Evaluates project proposals with lead workers to determine labor and supply inputs and to discuss any necessary modifications to proposal.
9. Develops and maintains a computerized facilities work order system for scheduling maintenance activities, prioritizing projects, coordinating work assignments, tracking requests, costs and follow-up.
10. Determines building Renewal and Replacement (R & R) project budget and develops a master plan for implementation of projects.
11. Coordinates and supervises all R&R projects with Facilities Planning, Physical Plant, and outside contractors.
12. Makes daily visual inspections of area for cleanliness, work progress, and completed work drawing attention to deficiencies that need to be corrected.
13. Reviews budget on a weekly basis by analyzing the weekly budget expenditures report, reviewing specific expenditures with each crew leader, and making any adjustments needed.
14. Holds weekly staff meetings with crew leaders to review weekly schedule, discuss problems, and participate in training.

Problem Solving

This position has complete authority for hiring, firing, disciplining, and making salary recommendations for employees in his/her area. The incumbent is given authority to expend funds assigned to him/her. He/she may supervise up to 8 crew leaders and 30-50 non-exempt staff.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.