Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Grounds, the Assistant Director of Maintenance oversees the daily operation of maintenance services and staffing, provides leadership to staff and ensures adherence to University and departmental processes, protocols, and procedures, tracks and follows up on work orders and related reports, works with the Director to implement, facilitate, and monitor safety and technical training programs for staff and ensures safety procedures and protocols are established and maintained, performs general maintenance, skilled trades, and other related work for a designated area of campus (and as needed), demonstrates and promotes a strong service-focused and collaborative team approach within the department and campus community. The Assistant Director performs full scope and leadership of the department in the absence of the Director.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Grounds with establishing and implementing departmental goals and objectives.
- Assists in the management of accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and physical resources in compliance with departmental and institutional goals and objectives.
- Ensures staff adhere to defined internal controls and helps manage systems and procedures to protect departmental and institutional assets.
- Manages, directs, and schedules work orders, assignments, and projects based on needs and available resources in maintenance areas.
- Effectively communicates policies, procedures, departmental goals, and expectations in order to provide a high level of service, achieve quality standards, and effective results.
- Assists the Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring the performance of major building systems preventive maintenance programs.
- Establishes, implements and monitors operational procedures, work quality, and productivity standards.
- Inspects and monitors work performance by maintenance staff to ensure work is completed according to established specs and schedules and that all tasks are completed and performed promptly.
- Supports the Director (as needed) in oversight of projects with responsibility for quality control, including work or projects performed by sub-contractors.
- In conjunction with the Director, establishes goals and process improvements to provide a safe working environment for all staff and contractors.
- Regularly reviews procedures and protocols to ensure department standards for safety are up to date.
- Ensures compliance with all building and safety codes.
- Assists the Director in for hiring, staffing, training, counseling, and performance management of related staff.
- Assists the Director in the development of scope, timeline, and budgets related to the Facilities, Maintenance, and Grounds Department.
- Communicates and works collaboratively with various campus departments and personnel, including Housekeeping, Foodservice, Housing, Campus Police, Scheduling, etc.
- Makes recommendations to the Director for plans for upgrades, and requests for new or replacement equipment and resources.
- Submits maintenance plans for review and approval, maintaining compliance within department and University budgetary parameters and in line with governmental regulations.
- Is responsible for and performs general maintenance and upkeep for an assigned area of campus.
- Provides overall leadership and oversight for the department in the absence of the Director.
- Performs related duties as assigned and appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic principles of grounds maintenance, electricity, plumbing, masonry, engines, etc.
- Knowledge of basic safety maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of hazardous material use and storage.
- Skill in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc
- Skill in using power tools and equipment
- Skill in using snow and ice removal equipment.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co- workers, and public.
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or at least two years of vocational training in related area
- Minimum 5 years of related experience
- Ability to pass a skill-based maintenance test
- Demonstrated familiarity with the utilization of a computerized work order system and building automation control systems highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse staff.
- Candidate must have the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external constituents and stakeholders and work with a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and identify problems, troubleshoot and identify, develop and present recommendations and alternative solutions while managing multiple shifting priorities.
- Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational and environmental regulations, professional standards and best practices in environmental health and safety (i.e., OSHA, CDC/NIH, EPA, DOT and related standards).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Special Requirements
- Willing to participate in special training programs and classes as required.
- Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
- Willing to use personal vehicle to perform maintenance tasks on campus.
- Willing to be available and work flexible hours for weather related and emergency needs (i.e. early call in, weekend call in and after hours call back).
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Usual shop working conditions and associated physical demands including climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, exposure to conditions in mechanical/boiler rooms, ceilings, and roofs.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Exposure to heat and cold in inclement weather
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to David Brodeur, Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Grounds, through the University's online application tracking system. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Background check and official transcript required prior to hire. For additional information, please visit: www.rio.edu
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer