University of Arkansas System-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Manager
Onsite • Little Rock, AR
5,001-10,000 employees

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Assistant Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing operation and maintenance activities performed by skilled and semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, and plumbing workers. Systems maintained include but are not limited to boilers, chillers, pumps, piping, plumbing equipment, electrical systems, and the campus generator plant. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

  • Supervise a medium to large-sized staff of skilled and semi-skilled electrical workers by interviewing, submitting recommendations for hiring, handling employee-related problems and disciplinary matters, and evaluating the performance of incumbents
  • Supervise the Mechanical Shop Supervisor, the Electrical Shop Supervisor, the Law School Supervisor, and the Motor Pool. Perform the function and duties of these positions during any absence of the assigned supervisor
  • Inspect buildings, equipment, and grounds to determine needed maintenance
  • Monitors jobs in progress and inspects completed projects for compliance to acceptable standards
  • Handle complaints received from the building area, such as room lighting controls, equipment breakdown, and unsafe facilities
  • Maintain and compile information, such as inventory of equipment and supplies, job status reports, and budget documentation
  • Attend staff meetings with departmental personnel and make recommendations on new policies and/or procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma or GED
  • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing building energy management systems
  • Supervisory experience
  • Ability to supervise the work of others
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of building, equipment, and practices used in the HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical trade maintenance
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations
  • Skill in the use and care of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tools and equipment
  • Ability to plan and schedule work activities of workers
  • Ability to determine building, equipment, and maintenance needs
  • Ability to maintain records and compile information for reports
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to use gauges, augers, vibration monitoring equipment, and other tools as necessary to perform duties of an HVAC technician, plumber, or mechanic
  • Ability to communicate with the campus community and co-workers
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
  • The formal education equivalent of an Associate/Vo-Tech /Trade Degree
  • Boiler Operator's license preferred
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