Senior Associate Director, Facilities Maintenance

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (employee premiums 100

Dental and Vision options

Paid time off and holidays

RETIREMENT: Texas TSR and 403(b/457(b)

Tuition assistance

Library access

UT Austin shuttle & CapMetro access

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Associate Director, Maintenance and Operations to lead the Maintenance Operations group within Facilities Operations and Maintenance. You will be the resource and primary contact for maintenance plans, programs, and campus-wide needs.

The role emphasizes disciplined workforce development, safety oversight, and cost-efficient building maintenance. The position requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering with 10 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or similar technical field is required.
• 10 years of leadership and supervisory experience is required.
• 10 years of experience maintaining, operating, and commissioning large HVAC, mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience with large complex facility HVAC, measurements, analysis, design, capacity modification and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and energy conservation standards.
• Proficient with complex spreadsheets and engineering costing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a disciplined, trained, and motivated workforce.
• Addresses personnel issues including supervision, performance evaluations, training, and corrective action.
• Ensures buildings assigned to each shop are reliably maintained efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Maximizes productivity and resources across shops.
• Interprets and enforces work rules and policies.
• Maintains regular contact with campus clients to meet needs beyond expectations.
• Promotes safe practices and oversees shop safety programs.
• Manages budgets and cost controls; implements policies and procedures.
• Tracks progress toward Facilities Services Strategic Plan and One Great Team goals.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Budgeting

Facilities management

Energy conservation

Safety

Standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar technical field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Engineering analysis software

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Associate Director, Maintenance and Operations to lead the Maintenance Operations group within Facilities Operations and Maintenance. You will be the resource and primary contact for maintenance plans, programs, and campus-wide needs.

The role emphasizes disciplined workforce development, safety oversight, and cost-efficient building maintenance. The position requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering with 10 years of