Manager, Building Plan & Systems

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The College of Agriculture and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station is seeking candidates for a Manager, Building Plan & Systems. This position serves as the primary point of contact between the College of Agriculture and AU Facilities Management (AUFM) for the maintenance and operation of the Ag spaces in the STEM + Ag complex and other College of Agriculture facilities. The College of Agriculture and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station has approximately 570,000 of building square footage on the immediate Auburn campus and in North Auburn. The College will move 3 departments into the STEM + Ag Complex. The Complex is composed of 3 buildings consisting of approximately 265,000 square feet. Included in the buildings are state-of-the-art laboratory, classroom, student collaboration, and faculty spaces for the departments of Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences, Entomology and Plant Pathology, and Horticulture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
10 years of experience with repair and maintenance of buildings to include HVAC and electrical distribution systems, scientific equipment, computer equipment and programs, and multimedia technology.
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between the College of Agriculture and AUFM for the maintenance and operation of the Ag spaces in the STEM + Ag complex and other Ag facilities.
Inspect College of Agriculture managed spaces on a routine basis to identify any deficiencies related to equipment or building and coordinate a resolution with internal personnel and external vendors.
Coordinate with Ag department heads on construction projects related to Ag managed space.
Maintain records and documentation regarding work activities, supplies, and equipment used.
Oversee and manage laboratory safety and security issues within Ag facilities to include training personnel on OSHA safety procedures and coordinating key card access control.
Assist and manage the integration of specialized equipment with building systems.
Coordinate building activities in STEM + Ag with College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM) building manager, mostly in the management of shared equipment and spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.