Class Code:.........0198

                                                       Position #:(PSA)....6958

                                                       Developed by:........TEP

                                                       Reviewed by:Devine;Sidio

                                                       Approved by:.........RHL

                                                       Date:………3/92,6/99, 11/05

 

                                  UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                                     Position Description

 

TITLE:               Assistant Director, Facilities Services/Maintenance and Repair

 

DIVISION:            Business and Finance

 

REPORTS TO:          Director, Facilities Services

 

GRADE:               15

 

SUPERVISES:          Maintenance and supervisory personnel; maintenance contractors required to perform services at

the University of Rhode Island

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Manage the maintenance and repair program for all academic, administrative, housing, dormitory and athletic buildings, the automotive fleet and utility distribution systems. Manage capital projects for improvements under $25,000.  Plan, direct, and schedule work of all craft shops assigned to the Department.  Determine the contracts necessary to supplement the maintenance work force, develop necessary specifications, and manage resulting contractors.  Provide technical support to auxiliaries and satellite campus facilities as required, and provide general support with manpower and contracts as resources allow.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Manage the maintenance supervisors and coordinate their activities with the Facilities Services Control Center and other departments.

 

Develop and administer a preventive maintenance program that meets the long-term requirements of the University.

 

Review all work performed by the maintenance trades and/or hired contractors for quality, budget and performance to schedule.

 

Direct, evaluate discipline, and administer personnel within labor contracts and personnel policies.

 

Develop specifications for maintenance work and projects to be performed by hired contractors.

 

Develop the specifications for capital projects that have improvements that are under $25,000.  When a formal design or bid is required, coordinate with the Office of Capital Projects for that purpose.

 

Perform condition surveys of buildings, structures and utility systems and schedule repairs as required.

 

Supervise the maintenance and repair operation for all University vehicles.

 

Determine work standards to insure maximum output of effort; review work accomplished to insure compliance and quality standards are met.

 

Provide necessary support and liaison to other related departments.

 

Maintain accurate departmental personnel files and historical data records for campus buildings and systems.

 

Operate, maintain and repair the main utility distribution systems from the individual building stop valves throughout the rest of the facility.

 

Generate performance reports and implement programs to improve the services provided based on report findings.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Establish and maintain a positive communication network within the maintenance and repair section and throughout the various departments serviced by Facilities Services.

 

Serve on University committees and represent Facilities Services’ interests as appropriate and required.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Valid driver’s license.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered in this position. The potential exists where noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils and wearing a respirator might also be encountered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor's degree with a solid background of 3-5 years in supervising maintenance trades personnel is required. Must have administrative and leadership skills, knowledge of basic and applied engineering principles related to general repairs.  Knowledge of or experience with labor relations and contract administration is desirable.  Experience with personal computer programs for facilities organizations is also preferred.  This position involves travelling throughout the University. This position requires that the incumbent be able to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others, and to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to speak effectively before faculty and administrative staff members on assigned work and related subjects.

 

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLYACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.