Assistant Manager, Building Services
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Manager, Building Services----
Hiring Department:
Education - Office of the Dean----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services. We offer robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning, professional conference opportunities, and expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets. Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card. Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
For more details, please see:
https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
To be the point of contact for building maintenance-related issues and small-scale construction projects for the spaces for the George I Sanchez Building to which the College of Education is primarily located. Ensure the physical spaces in SZB meet the academic and research needs of the successful operation of the department. Perform inspections of spaces in SZB and report issues to appropriate university units for corrective action.
Responsibilities
Attend UT’s building manager meetings.
Conduct daily facilities walk throughs and report nonstandard conditions, inspect the building for signs of damage or wear issues, cosmetic projects and more. Schedule regular building maintenance and janitorial services. Plan and facilitate equipment and furniture moves. Check all SZB classrooms and conference rooms for cleanliness and operation for daily use.
Coordinate utility outages with occupants.
Ensure that all laboratories are following Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Frequent visits to satellite facilities.
Maintain BACS, AED’s, fire extinguishers. Handle all emergency situations (medical, fire, evacuations, etc.) within established procedures.
Maintain emergency preparedness guide, evacuation plan, shelter in place locations, etc.
Manage key inventory, issue keys, collect keys, issue and maintain keypad codes, maintain BEL BACS access list.
Oversee small scale projects in the building to enhance the facilities. Work with the facilities and construction manager on construction projects.
Point of contact for campus facilities and maintenance groups. Enter service requests in UT service ticket system (WORQS) and report when work is completed.
Respond to emergent issues, sometimes including evening, weekend, and holidays.
Responsible for space inventory and maintenance of space records; including usage, occupants, and capacity.
Serve as liaison with the PMCS, EHS, Facilities, building stakeholders, and appropriate university and non-university agencies for repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree in General Studies with at least 6 years of custodial maintenance work or related building services and at least 2 years of Supervisory Experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written work instructions. Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member. Demonstrated customer service skills.
Salary Range
$52,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Use of manual dexterity
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Pushing, pulling and moving up to 50 pounds
Climbing of stairs, climbing of ladders, lifting and moving
May be required to work in confined spaces extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels. Operate job related equipment.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals. May work around electrical and mechanic
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