Associate Director of Building Maintenance Services

Payroll Title: FAC MGR 2

Job Code: 0391

Job Open Date: 08/07/2024

Application Review Begins: 08/30/2024 (open until filled)

Department Code (Name): FACM (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP

Salary Grade: Grade 26

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $162,000 to $182,000/year. The full salary range for this position is $116,000 to $224,200/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Navigator Building

Working Days and Hours: M-F, 7:30-4:30

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. This search is being conducted in coordination with Isaacson/Miller.

Department Marketing Statement: The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our Goals Are To: Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world; Ensure the long term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment; Provide excellence in service to the campus community; and Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under general direction of the Director for Facilities Management (FM), functions as point of contact and maintenance manager for the UCSB campus which is composed of multiple Facilities maintenance areas. Supervises the Superintendents for all skilled trades staff, managing staff development, forecasting staffing needs, and establishing a system of accountability to improve work performance. Has responsibility for project management of deferred maintenance projects. Plans, organizes, and directs the daily operation of physical plant maintenance and repair work for campus, in excess of 4.1 million square feet and 168 buildings. Responsible for all aspects of repair and maintenance quality control. Oversees and directs all regulatory compliance related activities as well as all services performed by Life Safety Services. Works in close coordination with Project Managers, Energy Manager, Business Officers or MSOs, Deans, Department Heads, EH&S, Campus Fire Marshall, and many other key department contacts. Writes specifications for and administers contracts according to UC policy for all building maintenance services performed. In conjunction with Superintendents, University Representatives, and other staff, reviews all Design & Construction Services projects in assigned areas for impacts to buildings or other campus property, and communicates frequently with Project Manager and/or departmental staff to ensure that projects are completed correctly and on schedule. Creates a cohesive team atmosphere among assigned staff to maximize customer service and efficient building maintenance. Does not direct, but routinely communicates with Facilities managers for Engineers, Grounds, and Custodial services to resolve quality control problems in assigned areas of campus. Annual Budget: S&E $5,700,000, Deferred Maintenance $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, Recharge $6,000,000.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction, architecture, planning, management, public administration, or other relevant field.
• 7-9 years relevant experience in skilled trades and facilities management.
• 3-5 years of relevant management experience.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership to a large, diverse, skilled staff with the skills necessary to develop and implement a strong customer service approach to work efforts, motivate staff in a fluid environment, promote team building, establish consensus and support for decision making, and foster cooperation.
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of energy, utilities, building systems and facilities management.
• Strong commitment to and proven leadership in exceptional customer service.
• Experience managing a variety of personnel which could include trades, landscape, custodial, engineers, stockroom and administrative workers.
• Demonstrated experience in providing sound guidance to supervisory staff concerning performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and employee / labor relations in both a collective bargaining and non-represented environment.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and communicating with partners to resolve problems.
• Strong knowledge of organization, system-wide and governmental policies and procedures and any related applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace through concrete practices.
• License in engineering, construction, architecture, planning, management, public administration or related field.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Possess journey level certification or equivalent combination of experience and/or education in one or more trade specialty.
• Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 50% Physical Plant Management - The Associate Director is assigned necessary authority to plan, organize, and direct the daily operation of physical plant maintenance and repair work on campus, in excess of 4.1 million square feet and 168 buildings. Oversees and directs all regulatory compliance related activities as well as all services performed by Life Safety Services. Responsible for all aspects of repair and maintenance quality control. Researches industry best practices and recommends processes to accomplish a higher level of service. Ensures that goals are being met by periodically reviewing work, inspecting projects, and/or requesting additional inspection by credentialed Facilities staff. Monitors construction and renovation projects to ensure integrity of existing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security, and building automation system. Has final approval on all maintenance and renovation contracts in assigned area. Ensures that facilities are safe and secure and that the needs of users are met. Conducts building tours to inspect assigned areas. In conjunction with campus commissioning authority, plans and organizes correct commissioning of new construction projects within assigned area utilizing appropriate skilled trades personnel. In conjunction with campus Energy Manager, monitors and maximizes energy efficiency within assigned area. Ensures adequate staffing and emergency response, coordinating all aspects of after-hours maintenance. Responds to emergencies when needed.
• 30% Human Resources/Personnel Management - Provides leadership and direction for six Physical Plant Sr. Superintendents, LSS Supervisor, Asset Manager, and a Sr. Storekeeper Supervisor to meet the complex maintenance work needs for the campus. Organizes and supervises service activities such as preventive maintenance; emergency repair services; construction and alteration of facilities and utilities; environmental conditioning; material purchasing; administration of construction utilities and service contracts; plant service planning, scheduling and controlling, and other operational functions. In conjunction with the Sr. Superintendents, responsible for staff development and training. Analyzes work performance to identify areas where training needs to be developed or enhanced. In conjunction with the Sr. Superintendents, responsible for all supervision, annual evaluation, and discipline of assigned building maintenance staff, time card review and authorization, and all other personnel matters. Reviews and forecasts staffing needs based upon review of campus short and long range plans. Works with Sr. Superintendents, Director, and AVC to identify future staffing levels. Develops short and long range staffing models. In coordination with Sr. Superintendents, Director, and AVC, establishes unit goals and the performance measures to achieve those goals. Establishes a system of accountability when work performance needs to improve or when standards are not being met. Monitors and prioritizes work requests submitted to TMA database.
• 10% Project Management - Responsible for writing specifications for and administering contracts for repairs or services to buildings and related equipment in accordance with UC policy. Oversees progress of all repairs work, and communicates with contractors as needed to complete work per plans and specifications. Evaluates internal and external service options; analyzes cost savings and/or efficiencies in selection for most efficient delivery of services by either in-house staff or outside contractor. Responsible for oversight, prioritizing, estimating, and tracking of Campus deferred maintenance projects including: ICAMP identified projects of $150M+, high priority DM projects identified for State and Campus funding of $25M - $30M, approved State and Campus funded DM projects of $5M - $10M, and FM managed DM projects of $1M - $2M.
• 10% Communication & Campus Leadership - Works in close coordination with Project Managers, Energy Manager, Business Officers or MSOs, Deans, Department Heads, EH&S, Campus Fire Marshall, and many other key department contacts. Communicates and adjusts levels of staffing or service based on client feedback or specific client needs. Works directly with departments to solve complex problems related to project details and maintenance issues. Understands performance expectations and sets unit performance goals to best accomplish customer needs. Communicates service level expectations, timelines, and process clearly, directly, and regularly with all campus partners.

Policy on Vaccination Programs

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs - With Interim Revisions.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information

https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/

* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students, under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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