District Manager - Dallas, United States - Southern Methodist University

Description

Job Description - District Manager (FAC
Job Description
Description

Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities.

On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities – from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

The district manager supervises the work of staff performing a variety of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled carpentry, maintenance technicians, painters and locksmiths.

The position will review work orders and determine priorities; assign and schedule work; estimate costs of repair and other projects; maintain inventory and assemble tools and equipment for projects; instruct staff in proper work procedures, use of hand tools and power equipment and safety procedures; inspect work in progress and upon completion; examine buildings and fixtures for needed repairs and maintenance and makes recommendations to on work that needs to be complete.

The role is responsible for supervising and implementing programs for the proper maintenance of buildings throughout the University and ensuring the overall appearance and operational functionality.

He/She/They evaluates performance levels, and recommends personnel actions ensuring jobs are prioritized, and activities are complete and satisfactory

Essential Functions:

Supervise the day to day operations of staff, reviewing and assigning work orders to staff daily, and developing work schedules to ensure the facilities are safe and well preserved.

Oversee Preventative Maintenance Program through internal staff and external contractors

Supervise the day to day operations of staff, reviewing and assigning work orders to staff daily, and developing work schedules to ensure the facilities are safe and well preserved.

Responsible for maintaining supply inventory for supplies, equipment, and tools to ensure that personnel have supplies and equipment available to complete assignments.

Assist with identifying ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to leadership.
Responsible for performing training that includes but not limited to Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, Procedures and the like. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Perform daily inspections of facilities and equipment
Responsible for time management of team, approving staff's time, scheduling, documenting absences, approving and tracking vacation, sick, or etc.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Qualifications


Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Seven to nine years of work experience is required.

Familiarity with a variety of facility maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures as well as the management of persons operating in various related trades is required.

Applicable certifications and licenses preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate understanding of corrective and preventive maintenance concepts with a working knowledge of a facilities and grounds operations.

This position will be expected to work independently and keep the Associate Director and all key stakeholders updated on an as needed basis.

Candidate will be expected to be available for emergency response, as necessary, and occasional evening and weekend work may be asked.

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.

Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
This position requires on-call rotation responsibilities for evening & weekend work & scheduled & unscheduled work. Schedules may be adjusted for coverage for 1st & 2nd shifts during weekdays &/or weekends for temporary/permanent shift changes.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Bend, Climb, Kneel
Push/pull
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Reach above shoulders
Handle objects/dexterity
Exposure to excessive noise
Around moving machinery
Exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity
Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, microwave
Drives motorized equipment

Deadline to Apply:

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, , .

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs

to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs

that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

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