Facilities Superintendent - 2021

Division Finance and Administration Department Facilities Operations Working Title Facilities Superintendent

• 2021 Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Min T/E Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of general facilities experience preferably with supervision; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Position # 2021 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Facilities Management comprises of two departments

• Facilities Operations; and Facilities Planning and Construction. The primary mission is delivering required services, financial oversight, and providing a liaison with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies on matters related to planning, constructing, operating and maintaining the physical campus environment.Facilities Management strives to provide a safe, clean, accessible, and attractive environment which enhances the abilities of academic and administrative departments to provide a personalized education experience.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position assists the Director in administering the department's operational and fiscal activities. Responsible for Capital Improvement projects and represents the University in these projects.

In the absence of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Director the incumbent assume responsibility of the total function. The Facilities Superintendent provides career tracks for the supervision of unskilled to highly skilled trades work including but not limited to Carpentry, Locksmith, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Service Contracts, Painting and Motor Pool. This position is responsible for managing a budget for the shops for campus-wide maintenance and repairs while answering to the Facilities Operations Director for all expenditures.

This work is inclusive of Classroom & Academic facilities, Housing facilities, campus lighting, campus water and sewer, campus electrical distribution system, and 46 buildings. The primary duty is to provide supervision for day-to-day operation of all shops that includes skilled trades. This position is generally responsible for hiring, training, disciplining, and conducting performance management and competency assessments for employees.

Work supervised includes maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components requiring the application and management of skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication and adherence to safety. Position may be required to possess and maintain certification, license, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed or supervised and follow applicable building codes.

Job Description

Physical Plant Duties: Prepares Physical Plant/university accident reports in conjunction with personnel's representative.

Interview prospective employees that are recommended by Human Resources/supervisors to determine appropriate qualification, then make recommendation for hire to the director. Coordinate with supervisors the estimates for materials, equipment and supplies. Assist with decision relative to repair/replacement of equipment.

Prepare cost estimates and draw working plans for small renovations and repair projects. Schedule, assign, and inspect small renovations and repair projects. Assist in managing the removal of asbestos material when necessary.

Custodial of asbestos survey completed on campus. Channel all university requirement standards existing facilities information to designers and ensure that it is incorporated into design. Review plans, specifications and other documents to ensure compliance with university parameters, state criteria and comment.

Inspect the work to ensure compliance with university standards and procedures, plans and specifications, good workmanship and accepted construction practices. Obtain supporting work by in-house forces or by separate small contractors are necessary to supplement or facilitate work by contractors. Take actions to mesh repair work with university operations and to prevent repair interference with academic and other university activities.

Establish communications and ensure continuity of effective interfaces with university users, designers, contractors and external agencies. Work to ensure that Operations budgets and completions schedule are managed to obtain maximum benefit without exceeding funding or extending project schedule. Receive pay request applications from service providers, check for accuracy then process for approval for payment.

With project closeout ensure that Physical Plant staff receive all needed training information and special materials necessary for operation and maintenance of the building. Other Duties: Attend meetings; this includes daily departmental and weekly administration meetings.

Attend training workshops conducted by Human Resources Department and external contractors. These sessions includes supervisor training, workman compensation, policy and procedures, sexual harassment and safety.

This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employee whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference

7 - 10 years of progressive experience in facility operation & maintenance with 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience overseeing skilled trades. Knowledge of OSHA regulations, life safety standards, etc.

Excellent decision making skills. Excellent communication skills.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Valid Driver's License

Posting Information

Job Opening Date 06/12/2024 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional Posting Number EPA00925 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11411 Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.