Assistant Zone Manager - Enterprise Physical Operations
Washington University in St. Louis
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Job summary
Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Zone Manager to support the Zone Manager in delivering responsive campus facility services and maintenance across the assigned zone.
You will coordinate shop mechanics and other staff, and assist with renewal projects from concept through implementation to ensure safety and efficiency. You will collaborate with leadership, union labor, contractors, and campus stakeholders to support contracting processes and capital/expense projects,
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in maintenance, utilities, or operations is preferred.
- Proficient with CMMS and basic safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Direct and account for staff, materials, inventory, and budget within the zone manager’s authority to maximize value and comply with policies.
- Coordinate with Facilities staff, managers, and campus representatives on facility issues and bid documentation.
- Support safety initiatives, ensure availability of tools and testing equipment, and assist training to raise crew skill levels.
- Monitor and communicate project progress, bid documentation, and funding requests to ensure timely completion.
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Job description
The Assistant Zone Manager supports the Zone Manager in providing responsive facility services to the campus community and assisting with the maintenance needs of the assigned zone. This position helps coordinate the daily operation of shop mechanics and other maintenance staff who provide skilled service across campus. The Assistant Zone Manager also assists with small- and medium-sized renewal projects from the conceptual phase through implementation, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with University standards.
This position works closely with leadership, zone management, union labor, contractors, and campus representatives to support the applicable contracting process within the zone. The Assistant Zone Manager assists with assigned capital and expense projects, including bid documentation development, sourcing, obtaining quotes, scheduling, monitoring progress, and supporting project completion.
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
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The Assistant Zone Manager supports the Zone Manager in providing responsive facility services to the campus community and assisting with the maintenance needs of the assigned zone. This position helps coordinate the daily operation of shop mechanics and other maintenance staff who provide skilled service across campus. The Assistant Zone Manager also assists with small- and medium-sized renewal projects from the conceptual phase through implementation, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with University standards.
This position works closely with leadership, zone management, union labor, contractors, and campus representatives to support the applicable contracting process within the zone. The Assistant Zone Manager assists with assigned capital and expense projects, including bid documentation development, sourcing, obtaining quotes, scheduling, monitoring progress, and supporting project completion.
- Assist in directing and accounting for the use of staff, materials, inventory, budget, and other resources within the zone manager’s authority in a manner that provides the best value to the University and complies with University policies. This includes supporting maintenance work order management through CMMS, assisting with required procedures and documentation for zone personnel, project bidding and accounting, and other areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate and meet with other Facilities staff, business managers, department liaisons, and other campus representatives regarding facility-related issues, including identification of potential capital projects and development of bid documentation such as scope of work, project budget, and funding appropriation requests. Support University-related events sponsored by campus organizations and departments through participation in planning, operational, and follow-up sessions.
- Help promote accident prevention and respond appropriately to employee accidents in accordance with departmental policy. Assist in ensuring the availability of safely functioning tools, required safety equipment, and necessary mechanical and electrical testing equipment. Support training efforts to help enhance the overall skill level of crew members.
- Observe and communicate security, safety, utility, construction project, and other facilities-related concerns to the appropriate representatives within Facilities Engineering, the University, or the contractor providing services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Normal Office Environment
- Requires travel throughout assigned campuses and satellite locations.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
- Office equipment
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Maintenance, Utilities, And/Or Operations (5 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Bidding Process, Budget Administration, Capital Project Management, Commercial Contract Management, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Maintenance Administration, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Project Management, Risk Management and Mitigation
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$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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