Physical Plant Supervisor

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Physical Plant Supervisor to oversee the Anteater Recreation Center facilities, stand-alone plant, and related building systems. You will supervise trades staff, manage maintenance programs, and ensure energy efficiency and safety across the campus recreation facilities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, specialty trade certification, and experience in energy management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Certification in a specialty skilled trade required.
• Pool & Spa Operator Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments with goals and processes to meet them; supervises crafts workers.
• Oversees maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of facilities (Anteater Recreation Center, Boathouse, etc.).
• Maintains building mechanical equipment, climate control, heating/ventilation, pumps, controls, and energy management systems.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety standards

Communication

Staff evaluation

Mechanical systems knowledge

HVAC/energy systems

Facilities management

Budgeting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience

Certification in specialty skilled trade

Tools

Energy Management Control Systems

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

Campus Recreation serves as an integral part of university life by offering diverse sports, recreational, and fitness activities that are fun, vigorous, healthy and conducive to personal wellness. We support the academic mission by creating a climate that motivates individuals to embrace healthy lifestyle, build social communities and develop leadership opportunities that contribute to anteater pride. The vision of the department is to provide programs and services to the anteater community in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards of excellence of the University.

Your Role on the Team

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction and supervision to skilled crafts and trades workers, in accordance with established policies and management guidance. Areas of supervision include but are not limited to carpentry, plumbing, boiler operators, HVAC, abatement and insulation, electrical, and painting. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices, identifies risks and responds accordingly, and provides priority setting and workflow analysis. The Physical Plant Supervisor is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of the Anteater Recreation Center, including its stand‑alone plant, aquatic plaza, and building facilities, as well as the UCI Boathouse Facility. This includes the maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial building mechanical equipment, climate control systems, heating and ventilation systems, chilled water systems, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motors, electronic controls, and pneumatic controls. The supervisor also monitors and manages the designated energy management system to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Solid knowledge and skills in the specialty craft supervised.
• Solid supervisory skills to include organization, scheduling, assigning work and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Skills to actively promote and maintain safety standards.
• Solid skills to effectively select and evaluate staff, and to appropriately handle disciplinary issues.
• Knowledge of building mechanical, HVAC and utility systems. Knowledge and experience with maintenance and repair of Energy Management Control Systems, building systems, pumps and motors and heat exchangers systems.
• Extensive knowledge and operational experience of pool systems
• Skill in communicating effectively and supporting staff both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer/technical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Certification in a specialty skilled trade required.
• Pool & Spa Operator Certification required.
• 5-10 yearsin facilities management, building maintenance, or a related skilled trades field.

Preferred:

• Ability to ensure that quality and customer service standards are communicated, implemented and continually monitored.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relations with diverse campus personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to be flexible to shift priorities, demands, and timelines. Strong organizational skills to successfully complete multiple assignments with competing deadlines. Skill in working effectively, following through on assignments with minimal direction and a fluctuating workload.
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff to provide the highest level of quality and service to Campus Recreation and campus constituents. Experience and/or knowledge of UC systems, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge and maintenance experience of commercial kitchen systems. Knowledge of fitness equipment maintenance and repair. Experience in developing and executing predictive and preventative maintenance systems for stand‑alone plant and building systems equipment. Extensive experience with computerized energy management systems and controls. Knowledge and experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and ability to perform repairs on such systems.
• Solid financial skills to accurately project costs of potential jobs and to consistently complete work within established budgetary and time constraints.
• HVAC/Refrigeration certification.
• 1-3 yearsin supervisory, leadership, or management role.

Special Conditions:

• Occasional night and weekend assignments

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $97,000.00- $121,950.00 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative and disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization