Associate Director, Maintenance and Operations

Associate Director, Maintenance and Operations

University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire an experienced Associate Director to support the maintenance and operations of the university campus.
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
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Security sensitive;
Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, On‑Site. Schedule to be discussed with direct supervisor. Some overtime, evening, weekends, and holidays possible.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

To lead the Maintenance Operations group of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance division. Be a resource and point of contact for maintenance issues, plans, and programs for Facilities Services and the University at large.

• Develops and maintains a disciplined, trained, and motivated workforce. Addresses personnel issues including supervision, performance evaluations, training, and corrective action when necessary.
• Ensures that the buildings assigned to each shop are reliably maintained in an efficient and cost‑effective manner. Ensures the effective use of resources and a consistent level of service by maximizing the productivity of the assigned shops.
• Interprets and enforces work rules, rules of conduct, performance standards, university and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, etc., among assigned employees. Personally demonstrates a commitment and adherence to the above.
• Is in regular contact with campus clients to ensure that their needs are understood and that those needs are met in ways that exceed their expectations. Works to ensure a positive image for Maintenance Operations and Facilities Operations and Maintenance throughout the campus community.
• Maximizes the use of energy resources by developing and following operational conservation practices. Works in concert with other campus groups to develop standards that promote sustainable energy policies.
• Promotes good safety and housekeeping practices. Provides oversight of shop safety programs.
• Provides input on the development of and manages various budgets. Implements operational policies, procedures, and practices for the control of the assigned budget.
• Sets meaningful and challenging goals that are supportive of the Facilities Services Strategic Plan and Goals and One Great Team initiative. Works with the shop managers and supervisors to do the same. Regularly tracks and reports on progress toward achieving those goals.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar technical field. 10 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating progressive leadership, increasing organizational responsibility, and staff supervision. 10 years increasingly responsible…