Facilities Manager

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

This position is responsible for the supervision and maintenance of all University grounds, fleet maintenance and custodial contracted services. This position also assists in the selection of sub-contractors and the development and implementation of tasks lists and schedules as well as preparation of the annual budget. This position oversees the daily activity of the Maintenance Department for all University buildings with a focus on our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems, including all contracted services for both routine and preventative maintenance.

• Responsible for managing subcontracted services and related contracts.
• Oversees the mechanical systems and assesses all buildings for needed repairs.
• Ensures compliance and maintains records of all campus Environment Health and Safety functions.
• Assists in the planning, evaluation, and budgeting of deferred maintenance.
• Assists in all aspects of building-related projects for all campus buildings or properties
• Maintain compliance with all local and state authorities regarding building life and safety operations.
• Prepares task lists and schedules work for the buildings, grounds and custodial upkeep for all University properties.
• Oversees the maintenance and utilization of all University vehicles and small engines.
• Manages campus space utilization and oversees all campus office moves.
• Coordinates all setup, staffing and cleanup for campus events.
• Responsible for the research and recommendation for new/upgraded equipment and other department related products, as needed.
• Performs routine inspections of all properties, to maintain University standards.
• Assists in development and management of the annual budget.

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Intimate knowledge of building maintenance, property management, custodial operations, vehicle management and small engines.
• Computer skills;
  Microsoft Office and component programs (Work, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven supervisory and management skills.
• Project management experience and hands on mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of all maintenance tools and equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of facilities and grounds management experience
• Strong organizational skills to include the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously (multi-tasking), prioritize tasks, and complete assignments within expected time frames.
• Experience managing outside contractors

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• Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• No special vision…