Facilities Operations Lead – Building Services

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education seeks an Assistant Manager, Building Services to be the point of contact for daily building operations in the George Í. Sanchez Building.

You will support the Construction and Facilities Manager with spaces, life safety, security, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities include attending meetings, conducting daily walk-throughs, coordinating maintenance, managing access and keys, and ensuring laboratories follow EH&S policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in General Studies with at least 6 years of facilities maintenance work or related building operation services and a minimum of 2 years of supervisor experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend UT’s building manager meetings and monitor the COE Facilities email for incoming requests.
• Conduct daily facilities walk throughs and report nonstandard conditions, inspect the building for signs of damage or wear issues, cosmetic projects and more. Check all SZB classrooms and conference rooms for cleanliness and operation for daily use.
• Schedule regular building maintenance and janitorial services.
• Plan and facilitate equipment and furniture moves.
• Coordinate utility outages with occupants.
• Ensure that all laboratories are following Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain Electronic Physical Security Systems (EPSS), AED’s, fire extinguishers and handle all emergency situations (medical, fire, evacuations, etc.) within established procedures.
• Maintain emergency preparedness guide, evacuation plan, shelter in place locations, etc.
• Manage key inventory, issue keys, collect keys, issue and maintain keypad codes, maintain SZB EPSS access list.
• Assist the Construction and Facilities Manager on construction projects by coordinating communication with faculty and staff.
• Point of contact for campus facilities and maintenance crews. Enter service requests in the UT service ticket system (WORKS) and report when work is completed.
• Report emergent issues on evenings, weekends, and holidays to the Construction and Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for space inventory and maintenance of space records; including usage, occupants, and capacity.
• Report to the Construction and Facilities Manager regarding repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s Degree in General Studies

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education seeks an Assistant Manager, Building Services to be the point of contact for daily building operations in the George Í. Sanchez Building.

You will support the Construction and Facilities Manager with spaces, life safety, security, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities include attending meetings, conducting daily walk-throughs, coordinating maintenance, managing access and keys, and ensuring laboratories follow EH&S policies.