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Assistant Zone Manager

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/23/2025

The Assistant Zone Manager is part of the Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) department and is a manager directly responsible for managing and coordinating the operational and administrative functions for specific facilities of an organizational area of building maintenance. This position will supervise staff and supervisors, coordinate projects, direct staff functions and develop policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities will include developing programs, procedures, etc., for cost containment and space assessment, and monitor budgets. Reporting directly to a Zone Manager, this role will coordinate intra- and inter-departmental facility services.

 

About Vanderbilt University:

VUMO provides facilities support for all routine maintenance of the university; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for Vanderbilt and the Medical Center. 

 

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

  • Manage administrative activities of the department to include organization, work assignments, staffing level recommendations, recruitment, discipline, union contract and departmental compliance.
  • Identify department training needs, securing training resources, implementation of training programs.
  • Oversee compliance to all local codes, Southern Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, NFPA, OSHA, and TOSHA standards. This compliance effort includes but is not limited to employee training in the areas listed above, and enforcement of these standards within the manager's area of responsibility.
  • Prevent excessive deferred maintenance backlogs through continuous life-cycle analysis of equipment. Evaluating and recommending to Administration options such as repair, replace, etc.
  • Assist with the design and planning of new buildings and renovation of existing spaces. This function includes, but is not limited to (1) advising planning staff with regards to preferred equipment types, manufacturers etc., (2) advising engineering staff concerning best design practices within particular building envelopes, and (3) assisting planning staff in value engineering decisions for the purposes of cost control and energy savings.
  • Participate in department-wide strategic planning, manage operating expenditures, and make budget recommendations for the manager's area of responsibility.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does have supervisory responsibility, will supervise 10 to 15 employees; this position reports 

administratively and functionally to a building maintenance zone manager.

 

 Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
  • Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records

 

Experience and Skills:

  • At least 5 years of experience is required
  • Experience working with fire and security alarms is preferred
  • Experience/ background in plumbing, electrical, chilled water, controls or heating and air is required.
  • Supervisory experience is required
  • Working in Higher Ed is highly preferred.
  • Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skill, relevant technical and functional expertise, leadership and personal effectiveness is required
  • Strong time management, multi-tasking, quality assurance and customer relations skills are required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is required.

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