Facilities Assistant Director - Maintenance

About the role

The Facilities Assistant Director - Maintenance position plays a crucial role in the Facilities Leadership Team at University Housing Facilities. This position oversees maintenance operations, including preventative maintenance programs and fire/life safety systems, and collaborates with other leadership team members to ensure seamless customer service for residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Schedules operational work plans for one or more trades units
• Maintains the unit budget and approves unit expenditures
• Prepares reports, financial statements, and records of unit activities
• Collaborates with the capital projects and trades teams to meet internal project objectives for residence halls, dining units, and apartments

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in building trades or facilities maintenance
• Three (3) years supervising technical staff within commercial, industrial, healthcare, or similar settings (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steamfitter etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License that meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and building automation systems
• Experience with asset life cycle planning, UW system procurement, and preventative maintenance setup
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of building science concepts
• Proficiency in computer software for tracking work schedules, inventory and purchasing
• Proficiency with a CMMS
• Experience working in a university setting
• Experience working in a residential setting
• EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred

Benefits

A competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off is offered. For more information, please refer to the provided link.

Pay

The starting annual salary is $115,000 or higher based on qualifications.

Schedule

The primary schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm. On-call rotation as scheduled. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter within the online application system. For additional information, contact University Housing Human Resources at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. For disability or pregnancy-related accommodations, contact the Divisional Disability Representative in the division you are applying to. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.