Building Superintendent - Facilities

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

1d•$70,200 - $105,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Superintendent directs the day-to-day operation and management of maintenance and repair for building systems in assigned University of Kansas Medical Center buildings, under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor - Facilities. The role oversees zone maintenance operations, project delivery, staff and resources, safety and regulatory compliance, and EPA and refrigerant programs. Work is performed onsite in campus buildings, including offices, mechanical rooms, rooftops, utility spaces, construction areas, and other confined or elevated spaces. The position may involve exposure to electrical, mechanical, and refrigerant hazards and may require appropriate personal protective equipment. After-hours emergency response may be required.

Requirements

Four years of building or mechanical trades experience; relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of facility operations management experience in a large physical plant, managing multiple skilled building trades in large buildings or multi-building university campuses with a central power plant, including maintenance, construction, alteration, and repair of buildings, grounds, and utilities; relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Submit a resume/CV and cover letter.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate installation of new systems and equipment and upgrades to older systems.
Direct installation, maintenance, and repair of building equipment, including motors, machinery, electrical equipment, and electrical control systems for HVAC and other building systems.
Manage the zone preventive maintenance program and coordinate assigned employees’ activities.
Direct team members in scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and minor installations.
Inspect zone projects and work sites to ensure quality standards and timely completion.
Serve as the departmental liaison for projects under the role’s supervision.
Resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, and discrepancies in cost estimates and work quality.
Oversee external contractors working on projects in the assigned zone.
Review building priorities and procedures to support efficient operations.
Confer with the Director, Maintenance & Infrastructure, to plan major proposed projects.
Make budgetary, resource, and personnel recommendations for cost-effective operations.
Direct the efficient use of staff, materials, and inventory, and keep expenditures within budget.
Supervise, train, counsel, and evaluate zone team members; develop their expertise in secondary maintenance skills.
Assume responsibility for the job performance of employees in the assigned zone and foster ownership, empowerment, and responsiveness.
Help employees understand and apply departmental and University policies.
Promote accident prevention, ensure annual safety training is completed, and ensure equipment functions safely.
Ensure required safety equipment is available and team members are trained in its use.
Maintain required records for EPA and safety activities and ensure mechanical and electrical testing equipment is available.
Ensure zone team members comply with EPA and refrigeration regulations.
Manage EPA-related programs and ensure campus compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
Track refrigerant usage, keep recovery equipment certified and current with EPA guidelines, and maintain refrigerant compliance software through data entry and report tracking.
Lead the zone team in providing a clean, safe, and comfortable work environment that supports the department and University mission.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).