Maintenance Manager

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs for departmental infrastructure and equipment. This role involves documenting standard operating procedures, establishing maintenance schedules, and managing a team of maintenance staff. The position also serves as the primary liaison between departmental users, Facilities Services, and vendors for service outages. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will develop and oversee renovation and construction projects, manage departmental space, and contribute to the annual operating budget. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with computers including the MSOffice suite of products and drawing/graphics programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to communicate/work effectively with a wide variety of constituents.
• Building design, construction and maintenance experience.
• Evidence of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops preventative maintenance programs for departmental infrastructure and equipment.
• Documents standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance tasks.
• Establishes daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual maintenance tasks for staff.
• Serves as the primary liaison between departmental users, Facilities Services, and vendors for service outages.
• Reviews and assigns work orders to staff, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Manages subordinate staff schedules, time off requests, time approval, training coordination, and bi-annual evaluations.
• Provides feedback to staff outside of formal evaluation periods.
• Manages the departmental vehicle fleet, ensuring regular maintenance and appearance.
• Develops and drafts renovation plans with faculty and director.
• Establishes scopes of work for renovation projects and submits them for approval.
• Works with college project managers, PD&C project managers, and contractors on larger projects, reviewing drawings and resolving issues.
• Coordinates departmental review and support for Academic Technology projects.
• Updates floor plans of occupied buildings showing all space assignments.
• Provides recommendations for changes in space assignments.
• Coordinates and/or completes space inventories and administrative reports.
• Authorizes changes to the Lenel access control system.
• Works with faculty and authorized users to configure assigned space to meet functional requirements.
• Works with the director to create an annual operating budget.
• Negotiates annual contract pricing with vendors for infrastructure or equipment maintenance.
• Makes recommendations for long-range replacement of items.
• Creates renovation budgets in conjunction with the college.
• Serves as the departmental Asset Management Contact.
• Ensures all assets and attractive items are inventoried each fiscal year.
• Responsible for decontamination and refrigerant of all equipment for surplus tickets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level