Zone Manager- Maintenance

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Oversees the overall maintenance of campus buildings, grounds and general services, ensuring a safe, attractive, productive environment for staff, students and visitors.
• Provides pro-active leadership and embraces the immediate and long-term goals of the University to provide quality facilities that meet the needs of faculty, staff, and students and are also functional, appealing, and cost effective to operate.
• The Facilities Manager must also recognize the importance of a welcoming campus for both recruiting and retention as well as for visitors who are supporters or potential supporters of the University.

• Works with Human Resources to hire qualified staff members as approved.
• Trains and develops staff members in policies, procedures, safety requirements, and specific job requirements to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective performance of assigned duties.
• Manages work flow to best utilize available skills and labor for timely and accurate completion of work orders.
• Ensures that work assignments are performed in keeping with quality and customer service standards.
• Conducts ongoing and annual performance evaluations of staff members to communicate performance results and to establish a mutual plan of action to utilize strengths and convert shortcomings into strengths.

• Establishes and maintains in updated status a general assessment of campus facilities and plant operations.
• Develops and implements a Preventative Maintenance Plan for plant operations equipment; a
  

  Every job within a school district is important! An HES custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment.

  HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer.HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

  
  

  Establishes and maintains in updated status a Deferred Maintenance project list, including projected costs and timing; prioritizes these for immediate and future implantation planning.

  · Manages assigned service contracts and works with vendors to monitor performance and set priorities in keeping with changing needs of the University.

  · Provides technical assistance to the Assistant Vice President for Business Operations as requested, with specific attention to mechanical/electrical systems.

  · Prepares the annual budget for assigned areas of responsibility and manages expenditures in keeping with approved budget and designated funding.

  · Prepares requests for proposal documents as appropriate for materials, supplies, services and defined projects; reviews, screens, and recommends vendors for approval as suppliers or contractors for the University.

  · Prepares detail plans for approved projects and oversees the implementation and completion in keeping with project objectives, budgeted cost, and building code (where applicable).

  · Coordinates and communicates closely with the Assistant Vice President for Business Operations on all assigned functions to ensure objectives are clear and results are transparent and in harmony with University expectations.

  · Develops the department's strategic plan for building and grounds maintenance.

  · Supervises maintenance personnel; supervisory duties include scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; allocating personnel; assisting with the selection of new employees; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee promotion, transfer, discipline and discharge.

  · Assists with the planning, design and supervision of Duke Foundation Construction, Title III Construction and capitol renovation projects.

  · Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.

  · Directs the planning, design and supervision of special and capital projects; coordinates projects with outside contractors, engineers, technicians, etc., as needed.

  · Develops and recommends departmental budget using input from subordinates; tracks budget expenditures.

  Experience: 3-5 Years of experience in facilities maintenance, some of which has been a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.