College Division: Business & Finance
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9510 / Assistant Director
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000
Position Number: 00029429
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Department of Housing & Residential Education provides a safe and secure living environment for residents in addition to promoting the academic success and intellectual development of student residents. The department enhances the residents ability to graduate in a timely manner by offering programs, services, facilities and learning communities that support the academic needs and goals of the residents. These programs, services, facilities and learning communities also align with the mission of the University to promote intellectual learning experiences outside of the classroom to maximize student success.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director for Housing & Residential Education Facilities Maintenance oversees maintenance of all residential buildings including HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, carpentry and other basic maintenance issues. Responsible for implementation of best practices for routine/preventative maintenance program and emergency response. This is a working supervisor role coaching, directing and leading a team of maintenance technicians. Responsible for recruiting, developing and evaluating maintenance staff. Acting as a liaison to Housing procurement & logistics to include approving purchase of supplies, services and materials. Position is considered essential personnel, participates on-call rotation and reports to the Associate Director of Housing Facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides leadership, management, supervision and over site for the Housing Facilities Maintenance unit, which consists of 20 personnel working one shift and after hours emergency coverage. The decisions and execution of this position have significant impact on the student success and housing retention. Responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the department function in a smooth and efficient manner. Responsible for developing a cohesive team environment for the entire department by working with peer units, students, campus partners and vendors. Responsible for recruiting, developing, motivating, and evaluating department staff.
Manages deferred maintenance expenditures in the range of 2 million dollars annually. Supervises managers in procurement and logistics for parts, materials and services. Meets regularly with capital improvement staff in communication and development of maintenance standards.
Develop policies and procedures to effectively and efficiently manage the maintenance services unit. Communicates departmental and divisional policies and procedures to department personnel through regular meetings and direct supervision of assistant managers. Interpret and implement directives from the Associate Director.
Responds and manages maintenance emergencies.
Performs additional duties as required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of four years of related exempt experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED:
4 years of experience managing a mid-size, multi-facility maintenance operation, including budgeting, vendor relations, staff and inventory management.
University or Property Maintenance experience.
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 23010
Posting Date: 10/01/2019
Posting End Date: 10/15/2019
How To Apply
When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
Work Location
Campus map and location overview: USF – Tampa Campus
About USF
The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The USF System includes three institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees in the USF System, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
