Manager Facilities Maintenance - Friley Food Store

Position Title:

Manager Facilities Maintenance - Friley Food Store

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 3 years of supervisory experience with construction/maintenance staff

Knowledge of building maintenance – mechanical, electrical, structural

Knowledge of hydronics and steam systems

Knowledge of commercial/institutional plumbing techniques

Experience with CMMS work order software (ex FAMIS 360)

Job Description:

Summary
Provides leadership and direction to the building maintenance services department. Manages daily operations including facilities and personnel. Assigns and prioritizes work, schedules staff, and establishes quality standards.

Example of Duties
• Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
• Establishes, updates and reviews policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.
• Provides technical service to solve complex maintenance problems.
• Conducts surveys and solicits feedback from the university community.
• Serves as a resource person and/or recommends solutions to specific problems for students, administrators, and university offices or departments.
• Markets building maintenance department services and acts as a liaison for the department with various units, committees or task forces.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of specific functional operations, recommends organizational changes and determines equipment needs in order to achieve departmental goals.
• Participates in short and long-term strategic planning.
• Researches, facilitates and develops the trainings and orientations for new staff.

Level Guidelines
• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals
• Supervises a small department or work team
• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

August 28, 2024

Posting Close Date:

September 10, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15390