MUB Facilities Manager - Durham, United States - University System of New Hampshire

Description

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title
MUB Facilities Manager

Long Classification Title
MUB Facilities Manager

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH Memorial Union Building

Summary of Position
The Memorial Union Building (MUB) Facility Manager is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and long-term planning needs of a 145,000 square foot facility including supervision of housekeepers, conducting repairs, and serving as liaison to UNH Facilities, building tenants, and external vendors. Each year the MUB sees over one million visitors and supports approximately five thousand meetings and events. This role lends critical support to both the University and Memorial Union missions - enhancing student success and well-being, supporting a wide variety of student life activities, and creating opportunities for student development and engagement.

Acceptable minimum level of education
HS or equivalent

Acceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PS4541FY24

Other minimum qualifications
Associate degree and three years of experience in building maintenance, including one year of supervisory experience or high school and five years of related experience, including one year of supervisory experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Facility maintenance experience
• Time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) building systems
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and relational skills to interact with various stakeholders including students, employees, tenants, external vendors, and colleagues across campus
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform responsibilities of this position

Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00

Grade
18

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:

Posting Details

Posting Date
04/04/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No

Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type
Regular

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment/Instruments

• Powerlift and ladders to work on lighting and projectors at heights.
• Basic hand tools and some power tools.

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility
Memorial Union Facility Management:

• Conduct routine inspections to monitor condition of building structure, mechanical systems, and interior surfaces.
• Review and assign all service requests and work orders submitted daily. Monitor flow of requests to avoid backlogs and service interruptions.
• Manage building maintenance and housekeeping budgets.
• Oversee minor building repairs or light carpentry projects as appropriate - fixing furniture, hanging items, painting, etc.
• Meet weekly with MUB Operations Team to support ongoing meetings and events.
• Manage building keys as well as after-hours building access.
• Serve as the primary liaison with UNH Facilities staff, building tenets, Fire Marshal, and external vendors conducting work in the building. Establish cooperative relationships and maintain clear communication.
• Respond to facility related emergencies and oversee any restoration efforts.
• Serve as the MUB Telecom Account Manager (TAM) coordinating new phone or network requests.
• Consult with UNH Asset Renewal & Improvements staff to develop comprehensive furniture and equipment replacement cycles.
• Assist with capital planning as well as large scale repair and renovation projects.

Duty/Responsibility
Provide leadership for personnel for housekeeping and maintenance of the department, to include:

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate two full-time hourly professional staff (Housekeepers).
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 25 part-time hourly student employees (Facilities Assistants).
• Ensure risk management protocols are followed in the execution of employee duties.
• Coordinate inventory and purchase of cleaning and general maintenance supplies.
• Maintain equipment utilized by Housekeepers and Facilities Assistants.
• Schedule annual cleaning and maintenance projects during university break periods.

Duty/Responsibility
WUNH Radio Station Support:

• Coordinate site visits by Telecom carriers renting space on off-site radio tower.
• Work with student staff, UNH Facilities, and equipment providers to keep extensive $2,000,000+ equipment infrastructure operational 24/7 365.

Duty/Responsibility
Additional administrative duties include:

• Maximize use of resources including funding, personnel, facilities, and time.
• Participate in policy development and revisions related to general building policies.
• Serve on Memorial Union and university committees as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans.
• Gather and evaluate critical building data for reports including maintenance and repair records, people counters, etc.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain at the forefront of the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents