JOB SUMMARY:

Provide leadership 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. Serve in back-up role in Facilities Operations Managers’ absence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees work area assignments to ensure schedules and budgets are met.

• Helps develop and manage the maintenance area budget.

• Monitors the performance of personnel to achieve optimum efficiency in the maintenance of the UTMB facilities.

• Supports a departmental goal to increase UTMB customer and employee satisfaction.

• Provides technical expertise and leadership for the maintenance and repair of critical equipment in research, healthcare, academic and administrative facilities at UTMB.

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

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

• Determines and recommends most efficient and effective methods of making repairs.

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

• Keeps current with new technology and recommends changes to operating procedures, new equipment purchases, and related upgrades to systems.

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

• Monitors the collection of and reviews equipment Preventive Maintenance reports and other pertinent data. Insures that assigned Preventive Maintenance procedures are properly followed.

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

• Provides training to troubleshoot system problems, which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures and/or reading system blue prints.

• Provides detailed estimates and maintain cost control of major deferred maintenance projects.

• Provides leadership to ensure employees comply with UTMB’s high standards of workmanship and safety.

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

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

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

• Participates in disaster/hurricane preparedness i.e. E1a (On campus ride out team) or E1b (Return to campus recovery team).

• Completes and presents staff performance appraisals.

• Provides guidance and training to emerging leaders.

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

• Mentors and provides guidance for maintenance staff.

• Attends staff and safety training meetings, plant operation, maintenance and other training courses as required. Trains personnel on operation and maintenance procedures.

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

• Arranges for the procurement of materials and services.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree or recognized equivalent and three 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.