Facilities Area Manager | Illinois Institute of Technology - Military Veterans

General Description: The Facilities Department's mission is to provide a safe and cost-effective environment while conducting its affairs with professionalism in a customer-focused manner, creating an atmosphere consistent with the University's mission. These services are essential to the operation of the university. They must be acquired and delivered with cost, timeliness, and efficiency. Works with an internal team of Project Managers, Architects, Facilities Maintenance & and Operations Managers, and Energy and Utilities Managers. Works with various external consultants, architects, engineers, and construction contractors. Manage and coordinate university preventative, building maintenance, and repairs for all campus facilities, equipment, and systems. Uses preventative maintenance computerized software to track the status of various programs. Supervise the unionized labor force. Provide emergency response coordination for facilities on a regular and on-call basis. Department: Facilities Maintenance (Union) Position Category: Full Time Education & Experience: A Stationary Engineer Certificate or associate degree in HVAC is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology & Management, or a related field is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of experience in infrastructure maintenance with at least three years as a leader in developing training programs, writing policies and procedures, managing service agreements, etc. preferred. Supervisory or management experience of union and non-union employees; ability to delegate and foster team development through education, training, and mentoring. Experience working in a team environment. Experience in project management in a project supervisory role. Demonstrated education and experience in working with specialized, complex equipment and building systems. Prior experience working in housing, laboratory, or hospital environments is preferred. Knowledge & Skills: Graphic skills, ability to read and interpret building and infrastructure design plans, good computer literacy with the ability to learn new software including drawing, databases, and word processing programs. Requires advanced technical knowledge of HVAC , controls, plumbing, electrical and general building equipment and systems. Strong orientation toward Customer Service, communication, quality, cycle time, and metrics. Knowledge of hospital, research, or government settings with stringent technical environmental control requirements. Knowledge and skills in developing rigorous, specific, and detailed documentation of equipment maintenance schedules. Knowledge and skills in the development of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in problem-solving and development of solutions in a complex work environment. Knowledge of the importance of documentation and the accuracy required to impact financial and research outcomes positively.