Associate Director of Facility Operations - Penn Engineering

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Associate Director of Facility Operations - Penn Engineering

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Associate Director C, Facilities

Job Description Summary

Penn Engineering’s world-acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories and highly interdisciplinary curricula offer an experience that is unparalleled. Innovation and technology drive every program and transform the fundamentals of what future engineers are learning. http://www.seas.upenn.edu/

The Associate Director of Facility Operations for Penn Engineering will manage the day-to-day operations & maintenance of the main Engineering complex & Hayden Hall including but not limited to; facilities repairs and maintenance, cleanliness (housekeeping), mission continuity, lab/life safety, security, building access and key control. Identify, prioritize & resolve building operational needs working in conjunction with both internal unionized & external service providers to meet customer satisfaction and departmental needs and mission critical goals. Provide operational oversight on renovation projects and facilities related work requests- some of which can be highly involved and or sophisticated involving complex building systems such as HVAC and electrical distribution. Directly supervise two current employees and future additions to the department. This position will work with the Sr Director on the fiscal responsibility of all maintenance expenses. Represent department at project meetings to ensure continuity of building operations and manage utility shutdowns. Perform building tours, working closely with housekeeping senior leadership and management staff to develop and oversee Housekeeping program as it relates to Penn Engineering. Support SEAS-Space on special event logistics- coordinate with various internal departments in addition to departments and entities external to the university. Maintain departmental database integrity for Work Orders, Keys, etc. Support Penn’s Climate Action Plan. Maintain 24/7 on call status for emergency situations and school needs such as lab lock outs, elevator entrapments, power loss, etc.

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