<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$79,700.00 - $124,025.00</p> <p>Overview Responsibilities include all facets of site operations including day-to-day and strategic planning for general licensed and unlicensed trades in maintenance, custodial, trash and recycling, physical plant, grounds, structural trades as well as outside 3rd party vendors, contractors, and service providers. Directs the activities of diverse and specialized trade functions on maintenance, repairs, renovations, custodial, special events/programs, and like activities. Develops staffing plans as necessary and provides leadership for department initiatives to enhance staff development and performance management. Directs staffing needs, training, payroll, and employee relations. Develops and implements service delivery performance requirements and process standards to safely and efficiently maintain and operate Yale's buildings, including preventive maintenance, routine cleaning and appearance, emergency response, sustainability initiatives, and support of special events and activities. Provides input from the customer base to assist departments in the planning, prioritization, and execution of their work. Analyses the input and feedback gained from contact with customers and building tenants when meeting to discuss upcoming projects, services, and events affecting their area of responsibility. Develops plans to identify new needs and requirements to determine priorities. Ensures that the mission of units under purview is clear and that actions and activities of staff support that mission. Works closely with the University Architect and Capital Program in design standards development, fostering design for maintainability, operations-based lessons learned feedback, and project commissioning/turnover support, including active participation across all operational units. Evaluates and aligns organization structure and operational practices to be consistent with university sustainability goals. Represents the department in various meetings and committees and articulates facilities strategies and policies. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships and work in concert with others to accomplish goals and objectives.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Manages and coordinates activities of staff engaged in construction projects to improve the operation, maintenance and repairs of the University buildings and related facilities. Plans and schedules work for assigned staff, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing levels. 2. Exercises a high level of independent judgment and creative thought in directing, planning, development, and execution of services, maintenance, and alterations to University buildings. Assists in developing standards of materials and services for new construction and renovations. Develops and implements service delivery processes such as preventive maintenance programs, responses to emergency needs, and support of special events and activities. Conducts inspections of University buildings and facilities to determine repair and replacement needs. 3. Estimates time and material costs for all work efforts, determining sequences and methods to be used. Inspects completed work to insure compliance with established standards and building codes. Ensures maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies and materials and evaluates and recommends purchases of new products as required. 4. Responsible for the planning and scheduling of alterations and renovations work to minimize system failures. Compares alternate solutions and determines how to best utilize staff and outside contractors. 5. Evaluates customer needs. Assesses and resolve customer complaints regarding building maintenance, safety, and fire safety. Analyzes and responds to emergencies. Determines the most effective means and methods for executing construction projects. 6. Supervises trades staff. Recommends various personnel functions including but not limited to, hiring, training, disciplinary actions and benefit time off. Ensures accuracy of work completed and payroll records. 7. Prioritizes requests for services, estimate labor hours, and assign work to appropriate trades people. Expedites emergency requests. Provides project forecasting and coordination. Evaluates project completion and conduct customer follow up. Authorizes and monitors service and repairs from outside contractors/vendors. Coordinates all special projects and renovations and coordinates with other trades areas. Oversees the performance of outside contractors for quality and workmanship, billing, and timeliness of work. 8. In conjunction with the Plant Operations management team, maintains consistent departmental practices across all functions of the department. Acts as liaison between Physical Plant and University departments regarding scheduling of assigned constructions projects and maintenance. 9. Establishes and reinforces safety guidelines. Ensures that occupants and staff of an area reside and work in a clean, healthy, and safe environment. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>