JOB SUMMARY:

To facilitate and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant Maintenance) Work Groups in their respective areas.  Responsible for directing the efforts of semi-skilled, skilled, and journeyman level craftsmen in the maintenance and repair of specialized equipment and systems at UTMB.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, supervises, assigns, schedules, monitors, trains and evaluates the work tasks of mechanics and maintenance technicians (Entry Facilities Operations Technicians, Facilities Operations Technicians, and Sr. Facilities Operations Technicians).

• Aligns staff with workloads and schedules, which includes scheduled time off and maintaining an acceptable/available workforce.

• Arranges for the procurement of materials and services.

• Supports a defined area and customer base with intent to increase UTMB customer and employee satisfaction.

• Facilitates the maintenance and repair of the equipment for research, healthcare, academic and administrative facilities at UTMB.

• Monitors the collection, review and approval of work and time sheets and other pertinent data.

• Interfaces with Manager, customers, maintenance staff and other service providers to meet goals.

• Provides feedback to staff regarding performance issues and maintains appropriate disciplinary documentation.

• Completes and presents employee performance appraisals.

• Helps provide a safe work environment and trains staff in safety procedures.

• Supervises compliance of the employee’s quality of workmanship and safety standards.

• Ensures maintenance programs are effectively integrated with other Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant) and UTMB departments.

• Keeps current on and recommends change to operating procedures, new equipment and related systems.

• Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment, personnel activities and plant facilities as necessary. Notes and addresses deficiencies in a timely manner.

• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.

• Determines and recommends most effective method of making repairs.

• Provides detailed estimates and maintains cost control of maintenance projects that keep within the limits of the area budget.

• Provide support and input for Facilities Development Capitol projects which include design, development, construction and final inspections.

• Participates in a contact list for after hours, weekend holiday and emergency calls. Can include resolution of issues by phone or could require presence on campus.

• Helps assign the proper maintenance personnel and also participates in disaster/hurricane preparedness i.e. E1a (On campus ride out team) or E1b (Return to campus recovery team).

• Troubleshoots system problems, which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures and reading system blue prints.

• Follows and supports the SOP’s and shift procedures, established by the maintenance and utilities process.

• Collaborates with other supervisors to optimize project scheduling and prioritization between areas.

• Attends plant operation, maintenance and other training courses as required and trains personnel on operation and maintenance procedures as required.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree or recognized equivalent and four years related experience. 

EQUIPMENT:

Knowledge and use of standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.  May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases and harmful chemicals. Some exposure to weather and physical hazards.  Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards and may be required to work in high locations or crawlspaces. 

• Exposure to areas under construction.

• Usual working conditions found in craft shops and mechanical rooms.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions or temperature extremes.

• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

• Proper safety and precaution must be closely observed when operating and repairing specialized equipment and systems.

• Climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation.

• Work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under floor crawlspaces, and manholes.

• May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the vice president for human resources and employee services.