Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations on a college campus. The role involves managing work orders, ensuring quality standards, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant experience in facilities management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years managerial experience in facilities management, preferably in academia.
• Experience with chillers, boilers, HVAC systems, and other utility services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance operations and ensures timely completion of work orders.
• Provides technical assistance and training for maintenance personnel.
• Develops and supervises preventive maintenance for physical plant equipment.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Managerial skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title Maintenance Manager Job Description Summary The Maintenance Manager manages the maintenance operations and infrastructure of a higher education campus by overseeing the formation and distribution of Work Orders (service, repair and preventive maintenance) to all trades and ensuring their timely completion and adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and direct maintenance efforts towards immediate needs projects by utilizing both in-house and contracted resources.Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the operation and maintenance of building automation systems on a college campus in order to provide continuous supply of hot and chilled water, electrical power, gas or air required for operations.

· Diagnoses and troubleshoot MEP system malfunctions to prevent catastrophic failure.

· Utilizes CMMS to manage the repair, maintenance, and installation of tools, equipment & utility systems.

· Balances routine, preventive maintenance and project work to optimally manage the needs of both the facility and the client.

· Reviews new space / equipment plans and discusses equipment service needs and modifications with client and/or design engineers.

· Develops and supervises the implementation of routine and preventive maintenance required for all physical plant related equipment including but not limited to boilers, pumps, motors, cooling towers, controls, pipes, condensers, heating units, absorbers, transformers, etc.

· Provides technical assistance and training of Facilities Maintenance personnel.

· Provides follow up reports to Director of Buildings and Grounds in relation to work order status and loads.

· Assists in providing technical support to various departments regarding requested repairs and improvements.

· Distributes daily and monthly work schedules.

· Performs quality assurance and accountability reporting.

· Oversees project managers, architects, engineers and contractors for all capital and non-capital improvement projects.

· Provide effective communication and compliance to College’s Director of Environmental Health and Safety.

· Management and procurement of all service & preventative maintenance contracts and agreements.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Individual must have proven supervisory, administrative, and communication skills along with an Associate Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 3-5 years managerial/supervisory experience in the facilities management field, preferably in an academic setting.

· Experience performing maintenance on the following equipment: chillers, boilers, thermal storage, pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC Systems, Building Automation Systems, Life Safety Systems, utility services, electrical power distribution, plumbing & sewage, and HP steam systems.

· Computer proficiency including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to work non-standard hours which may include evenings and weekends, as well as availability to be on-call for emergency situations.

Required Skills:

· Excellent customer service, managerial, communication, and technical skills.

· Strong service/quality attitude.

· Strong leadership skills are essential to succeed in this role.

· Ability to plan, organizes, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.

· Sense of self-direction and urgency to meet deadlines.

· Comfortable performing multi-faceted special projects in tandem with routine, day-to-day activities.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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