Maintenance Manager - Aurora University - Aurora, Il

position title: maintenance manager

ssc services for education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at ssc truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside ssc’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

ssc services for education is a nationwide best in class facility service provider. As a member of compass group, north america, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can‑do attitude.

The opportunity for greatness is real at ssc and throughout the compass world.

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under the general direction of the director of facilities, the maintenance manager will have full authority over all operations and maintenance activities of the department. The maintenance manager will plan, organize, control, and direct operations and activities in the preventative, scheduled, and responsive maintenance of all college facilities, utility systems, and equipment, including tasks in carpentry, electrical work, hvac, and maintenance.

essential duties and responsibilities

• provide leadership, mentorship, supervision, and training to assigned staff
• use and coordinate the cmms program
• inspect completed projects for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements and specifications. Assure that related functions align with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures
• supervise, evaluate, and coordinate the work of assigned personnel
• participate in the screening and interview process to hire new employees, recommend transfers, reassignments, and disciplinary action when necessary
• establish and maintain systems to train staff to meet performance and safety standards
• develop and maintain annual departmental budgets. Review, monitor, and evaluate budgets and financial data of all areas supervised. Control and authorize expenditures in accordance with authorized parameters
• maintain blueprints, specifications, and systems plans and drawings
• serve on assigned committees
• perform other related duties as assigned

knowledge, skills, and abilities

• 10 years of related work experience preferred
• planning, organization, and direction of operations and activities involved in the maintenance and repair of physical facilities, utility systems and equipment, warehousing, distribution, and asset management
• applicable building codes, ordinances, requirements, and regulations
• oral and written communication skills
• ability to effectively lead employees and teams with a collaborative style in a collegial and participatory governance environment
• skilled in the use of technology and software for databases, accounting, spreadsheets, and other business processes

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• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance / ad
• disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• holiday time off (varies by site/state)
• associate shopping program
• health and wellness programs
• discount marketplace
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending accounts (fsas)
• applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• paid parental leave
• personal leave

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