Supervisor Building Maintenance – Facilities Management | Duquesne University - Military Veterans

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director/Maintenance Operations, this position is responsible for assigning and supervising the operational and maintenance tasks of the assigned schedule group. The maintenance staff is tasked with the operation and upkeep of buildings, equipment, life safety systems, and control systems needed to effectively operate the university. This position interacts directly with other Facilities Supervisors and schedule groups, Office of Residence Life, Conference and Events Services, Public Safety, students, and vendors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of union employees engaged in repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, life safety system testing and inspection, and other work related to building operations. Assigns work to schedule group in response to requests from Residence Life staff and residents, Public Safety, and Facilities supervisor on call.

Utilizes Team Dynamix computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to obtain, assign, and close out work order requests from internal users, as well as scheduled inspections and maintenance.

Procures, manages and schedules service contracts and other work by outside vendors.

Maintains records and submits reports as required by the Facilities Department, e.g., life safety inspection records, parts and equipment inventories, maintenance and repair lists, planned maintenance work schedules.

Regularly inspects all assigned buildings and makes recommendations related to necessary building repairs, improvements for student residents, and changes that will increase reliability and operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and increase energy efficiency.

Completes other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Vocational or technical training.

3-5 years of experience in a responsible supervisory position involving building repair and maintenance; union shop preferred

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, facilities management or a related field from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical and control systems.

Working knowledge of the methods, practices, hazards, and safety precautions involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of large buildings.

Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.

Ability to read and understand specifications and blueprints.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.