Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Operations and Capital Projects unit works to build, maintain and operate facilities that promote and support a learning centered and resident focused organization. The Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor receives work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review across Student Housing. Responsible for a comprehensive maintenance program that includes response to day-to-day service requests, apartment and residence hall preparation, preventative and programmed maintenance projects and capital improvement projects. Directs subordinates providing building maintenance activities to include basic plumbing and pipefitting, carpentry, painting and plastering, service of machinery, electrical maintenance and custodial. Includes call center triage and tracking of repair services. Maintains stock and controls distribution of maintenance-related supplies and equipment. Actively participates and promotes emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Requirements

• Ability to monitor and project expenses, including time, labor and materials.
• Skill using word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and internet applications.
• Communicate effectively with a broad variety of individuals in person, on the phone and in writing. Compose reports, letters, instructions and other documents with attention to clarity, tone, composition and mechanics.
• Good interpersonal skills, including active listening, critical thinking, ability to multitask effectively, persuasion / negotiation, mentoring, leadership / supervision, problem solving, operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at UCI. Ability to follow established procedures for dealing with such potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures relative to facilities maintenance, equipment, customer service, dispatch, building maintenance, custodial practices, safety and emergency preparedness.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to meet evolving needs and a continuous improvement of services.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Working knowledge in supervising facility maintenance and improvements along with building maintenance work to include one or more of the following: basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, service of machinery, electrical maintenance and custodial.
• Follow, model and promote conduct that adheres to the University of California Principles of Community.
• Ability to flexibly and efficiently respond to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines. Take initiative, set priorities and manage time to complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Skill to prepare, conduct and/or arrange training in relevant maintenance, custodial and safety topics.
• High School, or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 3 years experience supervising maintenance operations or equivalent experience in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing for instructions for record keeping.
• Must be able to pass a backgrounds check.
• Must be willing to assist in the event of a natural disaster and serve on the Disaster Prep Committee.
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Response to day-to-day service requests
• Apartment and residence hall preparation
• Preventative and programmed maintenance projects
• Capital improvement projects
• Directs subordinates providing building maintenance activities to include basic plumbing and pipefitting, carpentry, painting and plastering, service of machinery, electrical maintenance and custodial
• Call center triage and tracking of repair services
• Maintains stock and controls distribution of maintenance-related supplies and equipment
• Actively participates and promotes emergency preparedness and response efforts

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED