Superintendent of Maintenance - Downtown Campus

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The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/06/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up to $68,578 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.
  
  

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Provides skilled leadership to corrective and preventive maintenance work requirements both for single and multi-trade teams. Directly responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and ensuring proper and timely accomplishment of all assigned corrective and preventive maintenance work in addition to managing Operation & Maintenance projects for the UTSA campuses. Coordinates all facilities-related work performed by other work groups within these facilities. Responsible for the development and implementation of a fully comprehensive annual maintenance work plan and schedule. Supervises, directs, and provides technical guidance and leadership to assigned staff. Effectively communicates and coordinates all maintenance activities, analyzes data,

prepares reports and makes recommendations for improving maintenance functions and productivity.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to reporting single or multi-trade maintenance technicians for the effective and efficient completion of all corrective and preventive maintenance work requirements on the university campus facilities and equipment including management of projects.
• Incorporate all assigned corrective and preventive maintenance work requests into work plans for timely scheduling and completion and may assist other colleagues in the accomplishment of other types of activities.
• Ensure quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including afterhours response to emergency calls as may be required.
• Participate in budget preparations in support of assigned duties and responsibilities by analyzing and submitting tool and equipment requirements as well as recommendations for Deferred Maintenance projects.
• Provide sound judgment in approving expenditures for purchase within assigned signature authority understanding the current financial environment of the department and university.
• Track and evaluate the status of work and accomplishments, analyze data, prepare reports, complete field visits & inspections and make recommendations to reach increasingly higher levels of performance and productivity in assigned areas. This includes evaluating/implementing innovative processes and ensuring all administrative tasks are performed to ensure the timely completion and closure of assigned work.
• Effectively communicate with customers, vendors, contractors, staff, and others regarding assigned maintenance activities, materials, specifications, scheduling, policies, and procedures to ensure quality responses and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Direct and manage assigned staff and participate in recruitment of new or replacement staff, selection of personnel, conduct performance reviews of existing staff, and recommend appropriate personnel actions both in advancement and discipline.
• Ensure all applicable regulations, codes, policies, and safety procedures are complied with to protect Facilities staff, UTSA personnel, and the facilities.
• Provide training to develop the staff by assigning work that promotes development, encouraging trade licenses and continual education opportunities and developing employee training programs for professional growth and safety.
• Prepare estimates on O&M projects and maintenance needs.
• Confer with faculty and staff regarding O&M, Planned and Deferred Maintenance projects.
• Actively participate in meetings and training opportunities as appropriate to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years of verifiable skilled trade work experience in preventive and corrective maintenance activities with a minimum of six years being performed at a Journeyman or Master level.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a similar scope and complexity of the skilled trade work experience as part of, or in addition to, the ten years of experience required.
  
  

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable of a wide array of PPE and application of safety processes, hand tools, power tools, and testing and repair equipment for multiple facility trade professions.
• Ability to use and drive motor vehicles maintain acceptable MVR and be insurable by the university.
• Knowledgeable in the use of general office equipment.
  
  

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.
  
  

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined spaces.
• Work may include attics, sub-floors, machine rooms, and other operational areas as well as exposure to bio-hazards in certain laboratories for which personal protective equipment will be required.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, or other hazards typically found in physical plants and/or construction work environments will be encountered daily.
• Must wear and properly maintain uniforms.
• Position is subject to changes in work days and hours as may be necessary to support changing university requirements. Flexible hours are required and may include shift work, overtime, extended hours, odd days, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40-pound weights with or without accommodations.
  
  

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.