Associate Director of Building Maintenance

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The Associate Director of Building Maintenance (ADBM) is responsible for providing the initial facilities response to new facilities work orders. Exercising appropriate professional knowledge and care, the ADBM shall either address the issues or will ensure appropriate staff are assigned to effectively resolve the situation. The ADBM will also oversee building maintenance and all construction trade work. The ADBM shall provide day-to-day supervision and lead assigned staff including, but not limited to, maintenance mechanics, general mechanics, carpenters, and painters. They will perform and oversee maintenance and repair activities in order to provide continuous service, maximum efficiency, and minimal equipment failure; and will maintain all equipment in accordance with applicable codes and best practices.

- Develop and maintain programs, processes, procedures and routines for the operation, maintenance and repair of all University building systems including, but not limited to, roofs, masonry, windows, doors, paint, floors, and signage (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are excluded);
- Manage contractors and a staff of maintenance mechanics, general mechanics, carpenters, and painters;
- Ensure all assigned staff and contractors work safely;
- Develop and implement a professional development program for assigned staff;
- Develop and implement comprehensive inspection and preventative maintenance program for campus building systems;
- Develop, implement and maintain programs for parts standardization, equipment procurement and inventory control;
- Manage the Facilities storeroom including, but not limiting to determining items to keep in stock and at what inventory levels, overseeing audits, ordering material as required, and managing all supply contracts and relationships;
- Maintain all relevant records, logs and manuals for efficient operation, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements;
- Ensure assigned personnel and systems are operated sustainably;
- Develop and maintain building system design standards.