Utility Plant Maintenance Manager

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks a Utility Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance for boiler, cooling, and associated systems. The role oversees technicians, schedules preventive/predictive work, and ensures safe, efficient operation of campus utilities.

The position requires 5+ years of maintenance experience (including leadership), CMMS proficiency, and strong organizational skills. On-site with 24/7 availability for campus operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience including diagnosing, maintaining, servicing, and preserving equipment.
• 1+ year supervisory/leadership experience.
• Management and administrative capabilities with strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Skilled in project management with the ability to delegate and produce results.
• Excellent communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Proficiency with general business software (MS Word/Excel/Email).
• Knowledge of CMMS and supervisory control systems (WonderWare).
• Valid driver’s license and university driver eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Determine maintenance needs for utility plant equipment including boilers, chillers, and pumps.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules balancing preventive, corrective, and predictive tasks.
• Assign technicians based on skill set and task requirements.
• Supervise maintenance tasks from diagnosis to repair and assembly.
• Use CMMS to translate requests into work orders and update GIS mapping.
• Ensure tasks are completed timely per standards and procedures.
• Review SOPs and manuals to identify maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize disruptions.
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate training on maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Assess employee performance and optimize staffing based on skills and needs.
• Provide technical guidance to the maintenance team.
• Participate in industry workshops to stay updated.

Job description

Position Information

Working Title: Utility Plant Maintenance Manager

Requisition Number: S_240259

Posting Open Date: 03/21/2024

Application Review Date: 04/05/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

Responsibilities

• Determine the maintenance needs for utility plant equipment, including steam generators, hot water systems, chilled water systems, and compressed air systems.
• Research, develop, and maintain comprehensive equipment maintenance schedules to ensure optimal operational efficiency and schedule maintenance tasks, ensuring a balance between corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Assign technicians to specific tasks based on skill set and task requirements, focusing on equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, control valves, motors, fans, piping systems, and heat exchangers.
• Supervise the performance of maintenance tasks, overseeing the entire process from tear-down and diagnosis to repair and assembly.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to accurately translate requests for work into work orders and regularly update the campus utilities GIS mapping system to reflect current infrastructure and maintenance activities.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are assessed, allocated, and accomplished in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to established standards and protocols.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical manuals to accurately identify maintenance requirements for all equipment.
• Coordinate with other departments and teams as necessary to facilitate the smooth execution of maintenance tasks and minimize operational disruptions.
• Manage the procurement of materials, parts, and equipment necessary for maintenance tasks and projects, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate training on maintenance procedures and best practices to ensure staff competence and adherence to standards.
• Conduct and document regular assessments of employee performance and make recommendations to management on the optimal assignment of maintenance personnel based on skills, performance, and departmental needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team on all aspects of utility plant equipment maintenance, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Participate in industry-related workshops, seminars, conferences, or other similar activities to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.

Must be available 24/7 by personal cell phone to support daily operations and respond to campus emergencies, as well as periodic on-call rotations on weekends and after hours.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or two-year technical degree or equivalent related credits from a college, vocational or technical school required; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible maintenance experience including diagnosing, maintaining, servicing, and preserving equipment.
• 1+ year supervisory and/or leadership role.
• Management and administrative capabilities, with a proven ability to analyze, delegate, and organize effectively.
• Skilled in administrative and business functions, with strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Skilled in project management with the ability to articulate goals and produce results through delegation.
• Excellent communication abilities, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Competence with general business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email applications.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with skills to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse groups.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance planning for utility plant equipment, specifically in steam and chilled water production and distribution systems.
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (e.g., WonderWare).
• Operational and maintenance knowledge in electrical and electronic systems, as well as boiler and/or refrigeration equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, economics, construction management, business management, accounting, finance, or relevant field of study.
• Evidence of experience in performing maintenance repairs, replacements, and the development of preventive maintenance checks, services, and schedules.
• Skilled in interpreting diagnostic information for proactive maintenance programs in utility plant operations, specifically for steam and chilled water systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory capabilities within maintenance teams.
• Proficient in using Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or equivalent systems to manage maintenance-related activities, inventory, scheduling, labor, and associated administrative tasks.
• Experience with underground utilities and locator processes.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with various water distribution systems, including domestic, sanitary, and storm.
• Understanding of building management systems (BMS).
• Knowledgeable of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ( HVAC ), and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of state and local codes pertaining to Electrical, Mechanical, OSHA boiler, and environmental regulations.
• Proficient with business-related computer software, including MS PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and MS Project.
• Refrigeration handling certification.
• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP).

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: Yes

Physical Required: Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate w/experience

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Bob Beckstrom
[e-mail]
472-4863

Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding: No