What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Building Maintenance – Facilities Management position at Duquesne University?
Supervisor Building Maintenance – Facilities Management Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director/Maintenance Operations, this position is
responsible for assigning and supervising the operational and maintenance tasks
of the assigned schedule group. The maintenance staff is tasked with the
operation and upkeep of buildings, equipment, life safety systems, and control
systems needed to effectively operate the university. This position interacts
directly with other Facilities Supervisors and schedule groups, Office of
Residence Life, Conference and Events Services, Public Safety, students, and
vendors. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of union employees engaged in
repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, life safety system testing and
inspection, and other work related to building operations. Assigns work to
schedule group in response to requests from Residence Life staff and residents,
Public Safety, and Facilities supervisor on call. Utilizes Team
Dynamix computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to obtain, assign,
and close out work order requests from internal users, as well as scheduled
inspections and maintenance. Procures, manages
and schedules service contracts and other work by outside vendors. Maintains records
and submits reports as required by the Facilities Department, e.g., life safety
inspection records, parts and equipment inventories, maintenance and repair
lists, planned maintenance work schedules. Regularly
inspects all assigned buildings and makes recommendations related to necessary
building repairs, improvements for student residents, and changes that will
increase reliability and operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and
increase energy efficiency. Completes other
duties as assigned.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Shared Services
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 237204/10-008
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Vocational or technical training. 3-5 years of
experience in a responsible supervisory position involving building repair and
maintenance; union shop preferred Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, facilities management or a related
field from an accredited institution. Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical and control systems. Working knowledge
of the methods, practices, hazards, and safety precautions involved in the
operation, maintenance and repair of large buildings. Knowledge of
effective supervisory methods and techniques. Ability to read
and understand specifications and blueprints. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following: Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect
consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity
of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
