Position Details
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- Ensures all work performed by University tradespersons and contractors involved meet University standards and contract requirements. Communicates with subordinate staff to ensure policies and procedures are understood and maintained. Ensures that work is completed in a safe, timely manner and in compliance with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Meets with clients on a regular basis to understand their facility needs ensuring support can be provided.
- Ensures quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including after-hours response to emergency calls.
- Provides leadership and supervision of multi-trade corrective maintenance technicians for the effective and efficient completion of all corrective and some preventative maintenance work requirements within assigned facilities. Corrective maintenance may include maintenance projects.
- Oversees work assignments to meet organizational goals and client deadlines in support of University, Facilities Management and Maintenance department guidelines and mission.
- Directly supervises assigned staff and participates in recruitment of staff positions including reviewing resumes, participating in interviews, and conducting performance review evaluations. Assists in resolving employee relations issues.
- Ensures timely and accurate data is maintained in the work management system to provide proper reporting for clients and senior leadership within Facilities and the University. Investigates and responds to clients queries, complaints and other issues to meet and satisfy client needs. Track status of work accomplishments, analyzes data, prepares reports, and recommendations in support of increasingly higher levels of performance and productivity.
- Coordinates among Maintenance Departments zones and shops, other Facilities Management Departments, outside contractors, and Auburn University customers and visitors ensuring that maintenance activities are coordinated and communicated. Communicates with stakeholders to maintain awareness of activities, maximize efficiencies, answer questions, and resolve issues.
- Maintains records and documentation of work activities, supplies, and equipment. Assists in the development of procedures and operating instructions for safe, accurate and quality work performance and updates on project status.
- Responsible for budget coordination for the zone. Maintains communication with Manager, Facility Zone Maintenance regarding issues or matters of importance.
Experience: 6 years of experience in construction and trades administration.
Substitutions allowed for Experience: Degrees accepted in lieu of experience, at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience
- Knowledge of working within a work order system and Microsoft office software. Knowledge of building systems, blueprints, CADD, and construction principals.
- Valid Driver’s License
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
- Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
- If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
- Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the “Other Documents” section.
- Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
- Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.