Maintenance Manager

College of St. Scholastica; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Facilities Services Department, oversee maintenance operations, and provide project management for campus projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent, with knowledge of building trades, steam and HVAC systems, safety standards, budgeting, and experience supervising skilled trades and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or combination of education, work experience or equivalent.
• Experience with building trades, steam plant operations, refrigeration systems, and OSHA/safety practices.
• Ability to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise maintenance functions in the Facilities Services Department.
• Provide project management services on various campus projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Maintenance planning

HVAC systems

Industrial safety

Electrical systems

Building trades

Steam plant operations

Refrigeration systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Maintenance Manager

Staff Full Time Duluth, MN, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1108

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

Position Summary

• Manage and supervise maintenance functions in the Facilities Services Department.
• Provide project management services on various projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or combination of education, work experience or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of the following areas:
  • Building trades and general maintenance
  • Steam plant operations,
  • Refrigeration systems,
  • General safety practices as related to maintenance
  • OSHA requirements
  • Computerized preventative maintenance programs
  • Electrical, mechanical, and utility distribution systems
  • Experience in project management

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the supervision of employees
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment
• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in facilities construction, maintenance and repair
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Building utility, mechanical, HVAC systems and steam plant operations principles and practices
• Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and policies
• Principles, practices and methods of construction management
• Vendor and contractor management and oversight
• Computer applications related to the facilities management field
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Working experience in project management
• A proven ability to plan and schedule work and establish priorities
• Ability to select, train and supervise skilled trades
• This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
• Ability to hire, direct, and manage architects, engineers, and design professionals
• Experience in developing and managing annual operating and capital budgets
• Mobility to work in a typical office and construction settings and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; stamina to negotiate rough terrain, climb, crawl and stoop; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work is subject to travel, exposure to adverse environmental conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, dust and noise
• Willingness and ability to to work extended and/or off-hours as needed. Provide response on urgent and emergency off-hours issues. Participate in scheduled rotation for weekend/holiday manager-on-duty program

Skilled in

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work and safety standards
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms
• Supervising a variety of construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair programs and activities
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner
• Interpreting, applying and explaining state and local laws, codes, regulations and policies
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general procedural guidelines
• Building, equipment and mechanical system troubleshooting
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with coworkers and students

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff and students
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the unit; prepares and administers the unit's budget
• Manages, schedules and oversees preventative maintenance programs for both College and Monastery equipment, buildings and mechanical systems; assigns and schedules daily preventative maintenance work orders to minimize equipment failures; schedules equipment downtime if necessary and coordinatewith effected CSS and Monastery staff; reviews building equipment manuals and manufacture data for recommended preventive maintenance needs as well as service intervals; develops task sheets to be entered as PM work orders into the TMA system; monitors equipment failures and analyzes needs for improvements to PM system; adjusts service interval frequencies when needed and researches new service products which may extend the service interval, energy efficiency or equipment life span
• This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills
• Arranges for and manages service contracts; provides specifications and contractor responsibilities to be included in proposals; reviews cost and expected performance standards; manages and negotiates service contract extensions
• Assists with management of construction projects; oversees contractors and staff; develops and maintains standards for equipment and materials and ensures standards are met
• Estimates equipment, materials and staff required to perform assigned projects; requisitions supplies and equipment and maintains an inventory of regularly used materials
• Represents the department and the College and acts a liaison with other departments and representatives of other organizations and agencies; participates on a variety of task forces and committees; oversees the best interests of the College in the areas of service provision and resource utilization
• Responds to and resolves staff inquiries and complaints
• Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical studies and planning efforts; acts as the College’s expert resource in areas of responsibility; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files
• Performs inspections of facilities to ensure safety and maintenance; inspects work performed to ensure adherence to established service standards and specifications
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.