Manager, Zone Maintenance

Ohio University; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Zone Manager to lead and enhance the operations of their maintenance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient management of building systems, overseeing personnel, and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in maintenance management and a strong commitment to customer service. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community while advancing your career.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Waiver

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Policies

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of zone maintenance employees and ensure productivity.
• Oversee maintenance work on building systems and manage payroll records.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer Service

Technical Expertise

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description:

The Zone Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the zone maintenance employees for Facilities Management

The Zone Manager reports to the Associate Director of Maintenance and Operations.

• Ensures the productivity of staff with broad discretion to schedule employees for efficacy as related to assigned work
• Oversees daily management of personnel performing general maintenance work on all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, energy management, and fire/life safety functional areas
• Accountable for evaluating, training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise of all zone employees
• Manages and maintains records and data entry related to payroll for assigned employees
• Coordinates the acquisition of supplies and materials to complete work activities via shop stock, warehouse, storeroom, and/or local suppliers
• Complies with all laws, University policies and procedures, safety regulations, and Collective Bargaining agreement
• Represent Facility Management's interests in building and utility infrastructure matters with senior administrators, faculty, union officials, governmental officials, regulators, contractors, architects, engineers, project managers, energy purveyors, and others
• Develop shop work and safety rules specific to the area supervised and assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures
• Assist and cooperate/team with other members of the Facilities Management and the University as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by higher-level management and serve as duty officer/technical support on a scheduled basis to handle after-hours emergency situations
• Inspects facilities for needed maintenance work, reviews work orders, takes customer complaints, and other requests for service with the goal of providing quality customer service campus-wide
• Display leadership that results in teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and continuous process improvement within their organization

Demonstrates Ohio University's values. This includes such behaviors as the demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback, communicate honestly, listen, respect others, learn from mistakes, set high goals and achieve them, overcome obstacles, use time effectively, set priorities, and participate effectively on teams. Exhibits innovation, good judgment, and reliability in the workplace. Encourages staff to acquire new skills and utilize them.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, vocational, or technical school degree
• Driver's License valid in the Continental US required
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience

**An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Zone Maintenance

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jack Fulton, [e-mail]

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

The salary range for Pay Grade 19 is $68,299 to $117,127, and the targeted hiring range for this position is $68,299 to $92,205, commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity.

RELOCATION allowance or SIGN-ON BONUS of up to 10% of the base salary may also be available!

Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits .