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Form of workThe Department of Biology within the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks applications for a Facilities Manager. This position supports the Department supervising and directing the use of the Department’s assigned and shared space and equipment used in those spaces. This position will manage Department of Biology facilities by monitoring daily operations to ensure satisfactory functioning, resolve emerging problems with utilities/scientific equipment and act as a departmental representative working with other University organizations. The Facilities Manager will negotiate, establish and maintain contracts and agreements with vendors for service and repair of departmental equipment. The Facilities Manager will also act as a departmental point of contact for inquiries regarding facilities assignments, renovations, utilization and scheduling. This position will also coordinate with UNR Environmental Health and Safety Department (EH&S) to ensure user compliance with policies and laws regarding use, storage and disposal of regulated substances.
The Department of Biology annually expends over several million dollars in extramural research funds from activities that are dependent upon the physical facilities and programmatic support overseen by the Facilities Manager. Facilities used for these purposes are spread over 6 buildings. There are nearly 300 rooms used for research, instructional labs, offices, research support, and meetings. Total area of these spaces is more than 70,000 square feet.
Schedule: The typical work schedule is weekdays 8am to 5pm. Emergent issues may occasionally require evening or weekend work.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
Related Experience: Research or instructional lab
Preferred Qualifications: familiarity with laboratory operations policies and procedures, construction project administration and management, knowledge of building systems operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
Department Information: With nearly 1,200 Biology and Neuroscience undergraduate majors, 50 faculty and 15 to 20 postdoctoral scholars, the Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Our faculty, post-docs and graduate students conduct internationally recognized research in a wide range of sub-disciplines and specialties. Please find more information here: https://www.unr.edu/biology
The Department of Biology is housed within the College of Science. The College of Science unites disciplines in the pure, applied, social, mathematical, and natural sciences around the central tenets of the scientific method and logic to provide students with outstanding educational and research experiences. When science is the guiding force, anything is possible. Please find more information here: https://www.unr.edu/science
For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Facilities-Manager--Department-of-Biology_R0140712
EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
