Director, Facilities Maintenance Kingston,RI

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Director, Facilities Maintenance

University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI

Days Posted: 4 days

Experience Level:Not Specified

Employment Type:Not Specified

Pay Range: $24.72/hr - $40.37/hr (Estimated)

Position Information Posting Number SF02020 Job Title Director, Facilities Maintenance Position Number 108263 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 16 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $130,000 - $150,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information Department Facilities Operations Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 20, 2025. Applications received after June 20, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ___ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. _____ BASIC FUNCTION: Lead the maintenance, repair, and custodial operations for all academic, administrative, athletic, housing, and resident hall buildings, grounds, and fields for the Kingston Campus. Plan, direct, schedule, and evaluate the work of all craft shops assigned to the department. Determine any contracts necessary to supplement the workforce, develop necessary specifications, and manage resulting contractors. Provide technical support to the URI Facilities Group as required and provide general support with manpower and contracts as resources allow. Ensure the department's quality control and customer service levels are achieved. Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the maintenance, grounds, and custodial supervisors and coordinate their activities with the Work Control Center and other departments. Serve as primary back up to the Senior Director, Facilities Operations. Develop and administer a preventive maintenance program that meets the long-term requirements of the University. Review all work performed by the custodial, grounds, and maintenance employees and/or hired contractors for quality, budget and performance to schedule. Engage with customers to ensure their needs and expectations are met within agreed upon terms and resources provided. Direct, evaluate, and administer all aspects of personnel management for the department. Develop and manage assigned budgets to maximize the effectiveness of resources within spending limits. Develop specifications for maintenance work and projects to be performed by hired contractors. Perform condition surveys of buildings, structures, and equipment and schedule repairs as required. Supervise the maintenance and repair operations for all University vehicles. Establish work standards to ensure maximum output of effort; review work accomplished to ensure compliance and quality standards are met. Provide necessary support and liaison to other related departments. Maintain accurate data records for campus buildings and systems. Operate, maintain, and repair the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems from the individual utility stop valves throughout the rest of the building or facility. Generate performance reports and implement programs to improve the services provided based on report findings. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and maintain a positive communication network within the maintenance and repair section and throughout the various departments serviced by Facilities Operations. Serve on University committees and represent Facilities Operations' interests as appropriate and required. Perform other duties as assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Personnel computers, printers; word processing and database management software; valid driver's license. Required Qualifications REQUIRED: <ol> <li> Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, management, business, project management, or related field. </li><li> Minimum seven years of experience in supervising maintenance trades personnel. </li><li> Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and materials utilized in maintenance and repair operations, custodial operations, grounds maintenance, new construction, and building modifications. </li><li> Demonstrated working knowledge of the federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to facilities management. </li><li> Demonstrated experience writing open bid specifications and preparing drawings for projects and service contracts. </li><li> Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills. </li><li> Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. </li><li> Demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. </li><li> Demonstrated knowledge of basic and applied engineering principles related to general repairs. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and to communicate the interpretation to others. </li><li> Demonstrated experience utilizing data/reports from a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). </li><li> Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports, including recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. </li><li> Valid driver's license. </li></ol> Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED: <ol> <li> Master's degree in engineering, science, management, business, project management, or related field. </li><li> Registration as a Professional Engineer or Certification as a Construction Project Manager. </li><li> Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and contract administration. </li></ol> ___ The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. Environmental Conditions This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered in this position. The potential exists where noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator might also be encountered. This position requires 24-hour call back in cases of emergency and supervisory presence, when required, on all shifts. Posting Date 05/30/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. (#3) Other Document - References - the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application). Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15186

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