Facilities Manager

Location: Houghton

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area's waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

Under the Director of Operations, Facilities Managers oversee Custodial and Maintenance Services in their assigned buildings. Essential duties include the hiring, development, and supervision of custodial and maintenance staff, including departmental coordinators, full-time and part-time bargaining unit employees, student workers, and temporary employees. Responsibilities include coordinating building cleaning and maintenance schedules and work assignments, establishing and monitoring service levels, and developing and managing departmental budgets.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Provide direct supervision of custodial and maintenance staff, including full-time and part-time bargaining unit employees, student workers, and temporary employees

2. Establish and adjust cleaning and maintenance assignments to meet operational service levels including:

* Interviewing, hiring, and training staff

* Planning, assigning, and directing work

* Developing and appraising employee performance

* Addressing day-to-day staffing issues such as scheduling, time management, and problem resolution.

3. Develop and manage multiple operational budgets of more than $1,000,000 within Facilities Operations.

4. Supervise and coach assigned staff by actively supporting an organizational culture where employees feel empowered and valued, including:

* Aligning operations with departmental goals

* Completing required performance and probationary reviews

* Supporting employee professional development

5. Provide technical expertise, recommendations, and oversight of nonroutine cleaning services such as window washing, stripping/waxing floors, and carpet extraction

6. Provide technical expertise, recommendations, and oversight of building maintenance as it relates to carpentry, painting, and mechanical trades

7. Inspect completed work for conformance to service levels, specifications, and industry standards; ensure conformance to safety and sanitation regulations

8. Oversee the operation and maintenance of building utilities and infrastructure including campus sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and lighting systems

9. Manage inventory in assigned areas including, but not limited to ordering furniture, equipment, and custodia/maintenance supplies

10. Lead projects as they are assigned, including organizing work assignments and ensuring that work is completed on time and within budget

11. Assess and quantify custodial/maintenance needs by supporting the development of innovative solutions, service levels, and quality standards that align with departmental goals and the University mission

12. Develop and monitor ongoing Preventative and Deferred Maintenance programs for departmental equipment, building related infrastructure, and other areas as required

13. Work with third party contractors in all phases of project management including setting up the scope of work, procuring bids, oversight of work, and conducting follow-up punch-list audits

14. Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and off-campus customers including assisting with resolving customer service issues

15. Work irregular hours due to the nature of the position, including serving in a regular on-call rotation with the Facilities Managers

16. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work and support the development and implementation of strategies that bolster the safety culture in Facilities Management. Report all safety-related concerns to your supervisor

17. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

* High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired

* Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Required Experience

* Three years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and comparable knowledge

* Three years of project management…