Manager, Maintenance Engineering

Job title: Manager, Maintenance Engineering

Department: Facility Operations & Maintenance Support

Summary of Job Duties: The Manager, Maintenance Engineering works within the Operations Support division to provide contractual tools, technical expertise, and program management in a wide array of areas supporting the Directors of Facility Operations and Utility Operations. Responsibilities include development and management of service contracts necessary to support campus operations including, but not limited to, fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC service contracts, utility plant service contracts, and other contractual tools necessary to streamline the execution of maintenance projects. Additionally, the position is responsible for the development of facility and utility operations’ related policies and procedures. The Maintenance Engineering manager will act as liaison between the operations team and the capital construction teams. This will include providing technical recommendations to the U of A design standards, facilitating drawing reviews from operations staff that are timely and thorough, and coordinating walk-throughs with the project managers and maintenance staff during project turnover. The position will also develop, maintain, and prioritize the Capital renewal and deferred maintenance plan as well and coordinate closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the departments’ preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, (electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)
• 4 years or more of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or utilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered professional engineer
• 4 or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities.
• Familiarity with FAMIS, UA’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally in writing, not only with staff, but with deans, directors, department heads, etc
• Familiarity with Facility Management processes and organization
• Knowledge of capital planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of general construction practices and building codes
• Knowledge of performance-based service contract practices
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance best practices
• Knowledge of FAMIS and its capabilities

Salary Information:

• $99,309 - $114,205

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

• The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

• The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education.

Education

• Office for Civil Rights.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes

Notes:

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
• https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS