Facilities Manager for Housing and Residence Life

The applicant must demonstrate a working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, doors, locking systems, and general maintenance repair for commercial residential properties. This is a supervisory position that will oversee the technicians within these trades. The position/applicant will assess Housing and Residence Life facilities management through reporting and the development of a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance program. This is a position that is responsible for the coordination of fire drills, annual building inspections and the evaluation and repairs of the housing facilities. The position/applicant may work closely with Design and Construction on capital projects pertaining to Housing and Residence Life. Demonstrated prior or current relevant staff supervision, and a displayed understanding of state and departmental procurement regulations are a plus.

Required: EPA Certification A Type I, II, III or Universal Technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.

Project Management

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life and/or the Assistant VC of Facilities/ Design & Construction.

Facilities Management exists for the purpose of designing, constructing, maintaining and operating the facilities necessary to house and support the University's academic and service programs.

Thompson Center, Room 301

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in trade(s) areas assigned; or equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience working residential facilities management.

EPA Certification A Type I, II, III or Universal Technician as required by 40 CFR PART 82, SUBPART F.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Create and implement a Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and ensure its execution.
Develop and implement a systematic supplies, tools, and equipment inventory system. Assess equipment to identify needed services/repairs.
Work with campus Environmental Health and Safety and Residence Education unit to coordinate and implement semester fire drills, annual building inspections, and ensure safety standards are met per current industry standards.
Conduct ongoing inspection and evaluation of housing facilities and keep the Director of H&RL updated and current of findings and make recommendations for improvements.
Serve as point person with elevator company and work with University Facilities Management liaison to ensure on-going communication and proper functioning of elevators to ensure the safety of the resident population. Coordinate all elevator inspections for H&RL. .
Work with the Design and Construction (D&C) department on all matters pertaining to capital projects, building renovations, repairs and more.
Work with the University's Grounds department, a division of Building Environmental Services, and serve as the department's primary staff to work and coordinate the upkeep of the gutters/drains, grounds and dumpsters surrounding the residence halls.

Conduct assessments of residence halls stairs (inside and outside) to ensure there are no cracks (and related matters) and safety measures continuously apply.

Create, development and implement a student maintenance program which will allow the department to hire student to gain skills and experience with low level maintenance work.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life and/or the Assistant VC of Facilities/ Design & Construction.

Supervision of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, preventive maintenance, and electrical backgrounds. Provide on-going feedback on performance.
Responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems, refrigeration, chilled water distribution, electrical systems, door hardware installation, and key management systems at a state institution or commercial residential property.
Advanced technical knowledge in one trade area with acquired coordinating and supervisory skills.
Ability to enforce code compliance with employees, other university crafts, D&C, performance contracting, outside vendor and others.
Proficient in MS office applications to complete administrative duties.
Ability and willingness to learn new software.

Advocate and model commitment to team decision making process.
Integrate teamwork philosophy into planning and program development; provide necessary resources and remove obstacles to help team accomplish its goals.
Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Perform assigned tasks without immediate supervision.
Develop realistic timelines and milestones; set mid to long-range maintenance goals and objectives and prioritizes activities and tasks.
Dispense work orders daily to your zone workers making sure they can reach their yearly goals.
Ensure technicians are tracking new installs, upgrades, adjustments and/or repairs per the performance contracts on mechanical assemblies, recording breakdowns, corrective actions and replacing of parts.
Prepare technicians for the next stage of leadership.

Respond to user's needs.
Identify and resolve trends and work issues that impact service delivery to groups or individual customers.
Make recommendations to improve service delivery based on customer feedback.
Make recommendations to streamline processes/procedures, remove barriers, and link resources for efficient and effective customer service.
Develop creative, alternative solutions to respond to complex service needs.

Identify staffing gaps brought about by retirement and turnover and participate in the development of strategies to address issues.
Identify long-term goals of organization and promote development of staff that meets current and future competency needs to meet goals.
Make sound capital resource recommendations addressing staffing and training needs.
Make specific salary recommendations that fit defined pay factors.
Recommend corrective actions adhering to agency's policies and procedures.
Ability to relate effectively with diverse individuals and groups at all levels of an organization.
Can communicate disapproved approaches and or violations to employees verbally and written.
Create and monitor annual employee Performance Management Plan and conduct performance evaluations.

Demonstrate an understanding of state and department procurement regulations.
Demonstrate a general understanding of the processes of expenditures adjustments as appropriate or directed.
Monitor direct reports' request of equipment, parts, and materials thru H&RL. Ensure proper procedures are being followed.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
Demonstrate an understanding of state and department procurement regulations.
Demonstrate a general understanding of the processes of expenditures; adjustments as appropriate or directed.