Fort Lauderdale Maintenance Superintendent
About The Position
This role is responsible for all facility maintenance activities for UF/IFAS FPO in the Southern Region. The Superintendent provides leadership and direction for daily maintenance operations, including work order management, asset upkeep, preventive maintenance scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance. Duties include assigning and reviewing work, evaluating staff performance, coordinating after hours emergency response, and ensuring adherence to UF/IFAS policies and procedures. This role requires driving a state vehicle to remote sites as needed. The Superintendent also manages and monitors general facility service contracts for the region, including custodial services, grounds and landscape maintenance, pest control, waste services, and other routine operational contracts. They work closely with vendors and local staff to ensure contract compliance, service quality, and timely resolution of issues, and coordinate with central FPO leadership to align contract needs with departmental standards and expectations. Additionally, the role supports facility planning by identifying deferred maintenance needs, providing input on scope development, and coordinating with Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders, while overseeing small remodels and repairs to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with UF/IFAS requirements. Communication with faculty and staff throughout project phases is maintained. The position provides regional support to other IFAS locations as needed, including site assessments, troubleshooting maintenance concerns, and assisting with operational planning, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained by identifying issues proactively and coordinating appropriate corrective actions. Overnight travel may be required. Finally, the Superintendent provides training and guidance to maintenance staff on proper procedures, equipment use, and safety practices, assists with developing and updating local procedures to support a safe and efficient work environment, and maintains required records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- State university system facilities management preferred.
- Expertise in building controls, mechanical maintenance and electrical repairs.
- Skill in using necessary equipment.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Knowledge of UF Project Tracker, myUF MarketPlace, STARS, Autodesk, BIM 360, and Eagle.
- Ability to adapt easily to new and changing software.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to secure key stakeholder investment.
- Understanding of utilities, blueprints, and basic maintenance equipment.
- Experience with building permitting, especially EH&S requirements.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all facility maintenance activities for UF/IFAS FPO in the Southern Region.
- Provides leadership and direction for daily maintenance operations, including work order management, asset upkeep, preventive maintenance scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
- Assigns and reviews work, evaluates staff performance, coordinates after hours emergency response, and ensures adherence to UF/IFAS policies and procedures.
- Manages and monitors general facility service contracts for the region, including custodial services, grounds and landscape maintenance, pest control, waste services, and other routine operational contracts.
- Works closely with vendors and local staff to ensure contract compliance, service quality, and timely resolution of issues.
- Coordinates with central FPO leadership to align contract needs with departmental standards and expectations.
- Supports facility planning by identifying deferred maintenance needs, providing input on scope development, and coordinating with Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Oversees small remodels and repairs to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with UF/IFAS requirements.
- Maintains communication with faculty and staff throughout project phases.
- Provides regional support to other IFAS locations as needed, including site assessments, troubleshooting maintenance concerns, and assisting with operational planning.
- Ensures facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained by identifying issues proactively and coordinating appropriate corrective actions.
- Provides training and guidance to maintenance staff on proper procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.
- Assists with developing and updating local procedures to support a safe and efficient work environment.
- Maintains required records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and operational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
