Physical Plant Supervisor

Who We Are

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

Campus Recreation serves as an integral part of university life by offering diverse sports, recreational, and fitness activities that are fun, vigorous, healthy and conducive to personal wellness. We support the academic mission by creating a climate that motivates individuals to embrace healthy lifestyle, build social communities and develop leadership opportunities that contribute to anteater pride. The vision of the department is to provide programs and services to the anteater community in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards of excellence of the University.

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction and supervision to skilled crafts and trades workers, in accordance with established policies and management guidance. Areas of supervision include but are not limited to carpentry, plumbing, boiler operators, HVAC, abatement and insulation, electrical, and painting. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff.

Recommends changes to department policies and practices, identifies risks and responds accordingly, and provides priority setting and workflow analysis. The Physical Plant Supervisor is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of the Anteater Recreation Center, including its stand‑alone plant, aquatic plaza, and building facilities, as well as the UCI Boathouse Facility. This includes the maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial building mechanical equipment, climate control systems, heating and ventilation systems, chilled water systems, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motors, electronic controls, and pneumatic controls.

The supervisor also monitors and manages the designated energy management system to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability.

Required:

• Solid knowledge and skills in the specialty craft supervised.
• Solid supervisory skills to include organization, scheduling, assigning work and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Skills to actively promote and maintain safety standards.
• Solid skills to effectively select and evaluate staff, and to appropriately handle disciplinary issues.
• Knowledge of building mechanical, HVAC and utility systems. Knowledge and experience with maintenance and repair of Energy Management Control Systems, building systems, pumps and motors and heat exchangers systems.
• Extensive knowledge and operational experience of pool systems
• Skill in communicating effectively and supporting staff both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer/technical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Certification in a specialty skilled trade required.
• Pool & Spa Operator Certification required.
• 5-10 yearsin facilities management, building…