Manager Building Operations and Maintenance #006501

University of North Carolina at Asheville; Asheville (NC); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UNC Asheville is seeking a Manager Building Operations and Maintenance to oversee Trades Departments including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry/Roofing, and related teams. You will direct workflow, plan projects, and administer state service contracts to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with several years of supervisory experience in trades, with strong leadership, budgeting, and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in trade(s) areas assigned; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred candidate has 6-8 years of supervisory experience in one or more physical plant trades including HVAC, mechanical, power generation, plumbing, electrical, carpentry; or equivalent field experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge in at least one trade and proficiency with CMMS, blueprint reading, and basic thermo-dynamics.

Responsabilités

• Manage ongoing operations for various Trades Departments in Campus Operations.
• Plan and execute small to medium size projects and administer State service contracts.
• Direct, coordinate and balance the work-flow of the shops and three shop Team Leaders.
• Set short- and long-term goals, develop in-house standards, and manage CMMS-driven maintenance programs.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

6-8 years supervisory experience in trades

Outils

CMMS (TMA)

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Typing

Description du poste

UNC Asheville Overview:

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com – #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report – #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews – #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Position Type:

EHRA Staff

Title:

Manager Building Operations and Maintenance #006501

Position Number:

006501

Recruitment Range:

$72,000-$76,381

Work Schedule and Hours:

Typical working hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required as needed to meet the needs of the University at any particular time. Work may extend to evening, weekend, holiday or early morning hours.

Full-Time / Part-Time:

Full-Time

Months per Year:

12 Months

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the on-going management for various Trades Departments in Campus Operations. Shops includes Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Ventilation (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry/Roofing, Painting, Evening Shift operations, Auto Repair Shop, Access Control and Locksmithing. The Building Automated Systems (BAS) Technician and Fire Safety & Alarming Systems Technician also report directly to this position. Responsibilities include small to medium size projects planning & execution while administering State service contracts. This manager organizes, provides direction, coordinates, modifies and directs the work-flow of these various shops. This position sets short-term and long-term goals, develops and implements in-house standards, policies and practices. Works closely with three shop Team Leaders and the Customer Service Coordinator managing the Trades departments work orders and their associated planned maintenance programs using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software (TMA).

This position also sets strategic work priorities, manages the overall Trades financial budget, insures safety procedures & training occur, inspects work performed, and balances workloads for these departments on a perpetual basis. This position also reviews in-house renovations and major capitol designs for technical efficiency, clearances, and ease of maintenance.

This manager has total responsibility for the effective and efficient direction, development, administration, and evaluation of the Trades shops & their associated processes.

FLSA:

Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in trade(s) areas assigned; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

The preferred candidate will be a high school graduate and have a minimum 6-8 years of supervisory experience in one or more physical plant trades including HVAC, mechanical, power generation, plumbing, electrical, carpentry; or equivalent field experience. Part of years of supervisory experience could be replaced by proof of attendance at approved leadership & supervision classes and/or strong letters of reference documenting types of supervision or leadership positions held in technical trade’s areas.

The individual should have attained advanced technical knowledge in at least one of these trades. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of cumulative experience with building & systems design, blueprint reading, basic thermo-dynamics, mechanical & electrical diagnostics, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and typing. Exhibited organizational and communication skills desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge and skill in multiple trade areas.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Background/E-Verify:

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety:

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at [phone] or email [e-mail] . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.