The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University
of Denver's physical resources to provide a healthy and safe educational
environment for the campus community through services of the departments of
Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility
Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.Position SummaryThe Operations Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operations
maintenance trades technicians. This role is responsible for the planning and
tasks required to ensure effective and efficient equipment operation,
capacity preservation, reliability, and life cycle asset management of
university mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment to sustain
university operations. This position supervises employees or outside
contractors who perform operations maintenance on campus utility systems,
buildings, and equipment via one or more of the following trades:
electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Sets priorities, orders materials,
scheduling and allocates the resources needed to complete all operational
tasks. Manager will assume responsibility for the timely repair of any failed
systems to restore operation as soon as possible.Essential FunctionsIn addition to following the University of Denver's policies and
procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes
and safety requirements.
Train and enforce safety procedures and all applicable regulations.
Planning and Project support of ensuring utility restoration in the event
of primary utility outages/interruptions.
Extend the life of current assets buy operating in the most efficient
manner and minimizing the wear on the equipment.
Using predictive techniques to adjust operations to account for needs as
they arise or before.
Approve time off requests and technicians time cards
Supervise the operations maintenance staff and schedule, track and
document all upgrades, and repairs using CMMS software.
Establishes and conducts an operation program of scheduled inspection and
maintenance of electrical, mechanical equipment, plumbing and general
systems, equipment and facilities to assure proper operation and to correct
malfunctions before major breakdowns develop.
Creates work orders to report equipment needing preventative maintenance
Provide feedback on drawing and specification reviews of new work to ensure
it conforms to site general practices and operation of the equipment.
Assist in managing Integrated Facility Plan and sightlines data which
identifies capital renewal needs and re-investment priorities.
Anticipate and eliminate potential delays by planning and coordinating
operation resources, supply chain, and equipment access.
Provide guidance and supervision during emergency response to system or
utility outages
Supporting Responsibilities
Coordinate all planned maintenance and minor construction activities
Identify and develop standard work routines and task lists.
Manage procurement process for parts and vendors
Analyze work order feedback and execute follow-up actions.
Plan shutdown-related work.
Prepare budgeting, tracking, and analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data
sheets, operating manuals, and work orders.
Ability to communicate effectively with university customers (students,
staff, faculty and visitors)
Basic math skills required when measuring and performing take offs for
miscellaneous jobs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral
and diagrams or schedule form.
Ability to assess quickly a variety of data in emergencies to develop
effective solutions.
Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and E A regulations.
Must be knowledgeable in asset and building system assessment, diagnostic
techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance
Proficient in the use of computers and software applications.
Can read and interpret drawings.
Can work from sketches, layouts or penciled drawings.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or G.E.D.
Three years' experience in the role of manager of a trades shop
Minimum of 5 years' experience in either plumbing, HVAC or electrical
trades.
Experience in construction management or quality control/assurance,
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and be insurable under
university guidelines.
Pass a pre-employment physical exam and lift 100 lbs. occasionally.
Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
software
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or
a related field such as Facility Management or equivalent experience
Professional Engineer (PE) registration as a Mechanical or Electrical
Engineer or equivalent experience
Master license in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing
EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate
Working Environment