Job Description:

• Ensures the productivity of staff with broad discretion to schedule employees for efficacy as related to assigned work
• Oversees daily management of personnel performing general maintenance work on all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, energy management, and fire/life safety functional areas
• Accountable for evaluating, training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise of all zone employees
• Manages and maintains records and data entry related to payroll for assigned employees
• Coordinates the acquisition of supplies and materials to complete work activities via shop stock, warehouse, storeroom, and/or local suppliers
• Complies with all laws, University policies and procedures, safety regulations, and Collective Bargaining agreement
• Represent Facility Management's interests in building and utility infrastructure matters with senior administrators, faculty, union officials, governmental officials, regulators, contractors, architects, engineers, project managers, energy purveyors, and others
• Develop shop work and safety rules specific to the area supervised and assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures
• Assist and cooperate/team with other members of the Facilities Management and the University as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by higher-level management and serve as duty officer/technical support on a scheduled basis to handle after-hours emergency situations
• Inspects facilities for needed maintenance work, reviews work orders, takes customer complaints, and other requests for service with the goal of providing quality customer service campus-wide
• Display leadership that results in teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and continuous process improvement within their organization

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, vocational, or technical school degree
• Driver's License valid in the Continental US required
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Zone Maintenance

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jack Fulton, fultonj@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

About Ohio University

Ohio University is home to one of the nation’s friendliest and most picturesque campuses. But more importantly, it’s where you can become part of a two-century tradition of excellence and embark upon a rewarding career that will make a real difference. From teaching and research to admissions, facilities maintenance, and residence life, our faculty and staff propel Ohio University’s mission of helping students become their best selves. OHIO offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits. For a complete list of employment opportunities, please visit www.ohiouniversityjobs.com.Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity affirmative action institution. For more information about Ohio University’s policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, visit www.ohio.edu/equity.

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