JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing leadership of collaborative efforts within the Facilities Operations Management (Physical Plant Maintenance Department).  This position has major decision authority for equipment selection and installation methods on projects; from minor renovation/repairs in a business office to major construction of new healthcare and research facilities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides high level leadership to create a successful working environment for the area maintenance employees that supports the needs of the UTMB community and their departments on campus.

• Serves as primary contact for the maintenance and repair of all facilities on campus and some off campus sights.

• Develops and manages the maintenance area and landscape budgets.

• Ensures maintenance programs are effectively integrated with other Development, Planning, Environmental Health and Safety, Police, and other UTMB programs external to Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant).

• Monitor and provide information to support any institutional accreditation relating to maintenance. Includes but not limited to JCAHO, ALLAC, etc.

• Develops close working relationships with strategic customers and partners.

• Develop, manage and monitor maintenance performance contracts.

• Prepares technical specs for equipment repairs and replacement contracts.

• Analyzes building and equipment conditions and identifies deferred maintenance projects, scope and provides project management.

• Identifies and implements new approaches and uses the latest technology to solve difficult problems.

• Participates in major capitol project design, technical support, schedule planning, and final inspections. Helps to ensure the success of major capitol projects from conception to completion. 

• Provides mediation and conflict resolution for work group, and administers disciplinary action as necessary.

• Benchmarks with others to develop “best practice” energy management programs.

• Maintains the Facilities Renewal Resource Model (FRRM) database for the campus that reports to the University’s governing body.

• Provide and participate in Facilities Operations and Management contact list for after hours, weekend, holiday and emergency calls. Can include resolution of issues by phone or could require presence on campus.

• Responsible for posting vacancy information, interviews and orientation of new hires.

• Handles and maintains confidential documents and information.

• Identifies and adheres to the appropriate internal controls for the processes and provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree or recognized equivalent and six years related experience. 

 EQUIPMENT:

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.