Assistant Supervisor Facilities Operations - Facilities Management Houston

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Assistant Supervisor, Facilities Operations – Houston

Dallas

JOB SUMMARY

Performs supervisory and coordinative work over maintenance and custodial staff engaged in maintaining buildings, equipment, and grounds. Responsibilities involve the supervision of craftsmen and custodial staff engaged in keeping buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition, assisting with maintenance of the physical structure and all operational systems of the campus. Work is performed under the general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Manager, Facilities Operations - Houston

Supervises:     Assists with supervision of maintenance and custodial staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Assists with supervision of staff engaged in various projects such as maintenance, custodial, and repair work.
• Assists with the operational activity of the campus consisting of the building automation and controls, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and custodial work, etc.
• Checks work in progress to be certain that all workmanship meets standards.
• Requisitions necessary materials and supplies.
• Performs skilled carpentry work.
• Performs locksmith duties such as re-pinning locks, cleaning and repairing locks, and cutting new keys.
• Maintains door closures and panic bars.
• Adheres to workplace safety policies and guidelines.
• Assists with establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Conducts facility inspections to determine repair and maintenance requirements.
• Develops work plans for reducing preventative and deferred maintenance relating to electrical and plumbing system components.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational or trade school preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three years experience in a building maintenance supervisor capacity; or five years building maintenance and job-related experience. Job-related vocational training or other education may

substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Knowledge of and experience working with integrated building automation systems preferred. 

REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and a safe driving record such as required by the university for Driver’s Authorization. 

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free fr