Associate Director – Maintenance and Operations

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Austin, TX seeks a senior leader to direct Maintenance Operations within Facilities Services and Maintenance. You will guide a diverse team, oversee HVAC/mechanical/electrical systems, and align operations with energy conservation and safety standards.

The role requires a proven track record in leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with campus stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, reliable facilities services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar technical field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating progressive leadership, increasing organizational responsibility, and staff supervision.
• 10 years increasingly responsible experience maintaining, operating, and commissioning of large commercial, institutional, or industrial HVAC, mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience with large complex facility HVAC, mechanical and electrical system measurements, analysis, design, and capacity modification, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with simultaneously designing and managing several projects through to conclusion within restrictive time constraints.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of building codes including IBC and Mechanical Code, NFPA, NEC and National and International standards including State of Texas Energy Conservation Code, International Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE and ANSI.
• Personal computer experience, including developing and using complex spreadsheets and software for engineering analysis, project budgeting, and cost tracking, and facilities management.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Operations group of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance division.
• Be a resource and point of contact for maintenance issues, plans, and programs for Facilities Services and the University at large.
• Develop and maintain a disciplined, trained, and motivated workforce.
• Address personnel issues including supervision, performance evaluations, training, and corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure that the buildings assigned to each shop are reliably maintained in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure the effective use of resources and a consistent level of service by maximizing the productivity of the assigned shops.
• Interpret and enforce work rules, rules of conduct, performance standards, university and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, etc., among assigned employees.
• Personally demonstrate a commitment and adherence to the above.
• Be in regular contact with campus clients to ensure that their needs are understood and that those needs are met in ways that exceed their expectations.
• Work to ensure a positive image for Maintenance Operations and Facilities Operations and Maintenance throughout the campus community.
• Maximize the use of energy resources by developing and following operational conservation practices.
• Work in concert with other campus groups to develop standards that promote sustainable energy policies.
• Promote good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Provide oversight of shop safety programs.
• Provide input on the development of and manage various budgets.
• Implement operational policies, procedures, and practices for the control of the assigned budget.
• Set meaningful and challenging goals that are supportive of the Facilities Services Strategic Plan and Goals and One Great Team initiative.
• Work with the shop managers and supervisors to do the same.
• Regularly track and report on progress toward achieving those goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Complex Spreadsheets

Facilities Management Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Operations group of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance division.
• Be a resource and point of contact for maintenance issues, plans, and programs for Facilities Services and the University at large.
• Develop and maintain a disciplined, trained, and motivated workforce.
• Address personnel issues including supervision, performance evaluations, training, and corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure that the buildings assigned to each shop are reliably maintained in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure the effective use of resources and a consistent level of service by maximizing the productivity of the assigned shops.
• Interpret and enforce work rules, rules of conduct, performance standards, university and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, etc., among assigned employees.
• Personally demonstrate a commitment and adherence to the above.
• Be in regular contact with campus clients to ensure that their needs are understood and that those needs are met in ways that exceed their expectations.
• Work to ensure a positive image for Maintenance Operations and Facilities Operations and Maintenance throughout the campus community.
• Maximize the use of energy resources by developing and following operational conservation practices.
• Work in concert with other campus groups to develop standards that promote sustainable energy policies.
• Promote good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Provide oversight of shop safety programs.
• Provide input on the development of and manage various budgets.
• Implement operational policies, procedures, and practices for the control of the assigned budget.
• Set meaningful and challenging goals that are supportive of the Facilities Services Strategic Plan and Goals and One Great Team initiative.
• Work with the shop managers and supervisors to do the same.
• Regularly track and report on progress toward achieving those goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar technical field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating progressive leadership, increasing organizational responsibility, and staff supervision.
• 10 years increasingly responsible experience maintaining, operating, and commissioning of large commercial, institutional, or industrial HVAC, mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience with large complex facility HVAC, mechanical and electrical system measurements, analysis, design, and capacity modification, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with simultaneously designing and managing several projects through to conclusion within restrictive time constraints.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of building codes including IBC and Mechanical Code, NFPA, NEC and National and International standards including State of Texas Energy Conservation Code, International Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE and ANSI.
• Personal computer experience, including developing and using complex spreadsheets and software for engineering analysis, project budgeting, and cost tracking, and facilities management.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading maintenance operations, ensuring efficient management of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop and motivate teams, manage budgets, and implement operational policies that align with strategic goals.

Tools & Technologies

• Complex Spreadsheets
• Facilities Management Software