Supervisor, Facilities- Facility Maintenance Orange - FT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Supervisor, Facilities Management to oversee daily operations, provide technical guidance, and supervise coworkers across assigned facilities. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and service excellence within the health system environment.

The position requires 3 years of supervisory experience in physical plant operations, deep knowledge of elevator systems, and excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of all types and functions of elevators including applicable codes and regulations.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in physical plant operations or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, organization, and prioritization abilities.
• Current State of California Driver's License.
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations and coworker assignments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the assigned facilities area and shifts.
• Provide technical guidance and direct supervision of coworkers to ensure safety and service excellence.
• Manage staffing coverage, training, coaching, and performance management in line with health system policies.
• Foster continuous improvement and strong cross-team communication across the Health System.

Skills

Elevator systems knowledge

Supervisory experience

Customer service

English communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Workload management

Job description

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The Supervisor, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to‑day operational oversight, technical guidance, and direct supervision of coworkers within the assigned facilities area, shift, or facility location. The incumbent is accountable for directing departmental workflow, ensuring coworker competency, and maintaining the highest standards of facilities operations, safety compliance, and service excellence within the designated area of assignment. This role is responsible for the selection, orientation, and training of new coworkers, as well as the ongoing coaching, performance management, and professional development of all assigned facilities coworkers. The Supervisor defines performance expectations, evaluates coworker performance, and initiates corrective action as warranted, in alignment with health system policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements. This position serves as a primary technical and operational resource within the assigned facilities area. The Supervisor maintains accurate departmental records, ensures adequate coworker coverage across assigned shifts and locations, and promotes effective communication, a culture of continuous improvement, and coworker engagement within the team. This position exercises independent judgment in managing the day‑to‑day operations, coworker assignments, and service delivery of the assigned facilities function. This position is expected to work onsite and travel regularly to UCI Health facilities and locations to support operations.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of all types and functions of elevators including applicable elevator codes, standards and regulations
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must have 3 years of supervisory experience in physical plant operations or related field
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledgeable about strategies for improving utility usage efficiency and concepts related to high performance medical center buildings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated, strong conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills
• Current State of California Driver's License
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Total Rewards

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.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following 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 or 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

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 UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.