Facilities & Operations Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP004337P

Position Title
Facilities & Operations Manager

Division/College
University Outreach-Northern Idaho

Department
Coeur d'Alene Center

Location
Coeur d'Alene

Posting Context Statement

The incumbent will perform Unit Property Administration duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all U of I Coeur d'Alene (UICDA) facilities including the Harbor Center and the University of Idaho Research Park (UIRP) in Post Falls. The position works as a facilities services team member responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the facility and the grounds.

Position Overview

The position is responsible for managing buildings and grounds to ensure the needs of faculty, staff and students are met. It will independently perform repair and maintenance tasks, responding to a variety of needs and issues. The position will manage operating budgets and planning for future needs to support university activities, ensuring compliance with university rules, regulations and policies. It will assess the needs of buildings for long-term functionality, developing and implementing standard operating procedures and project plans in accordance with business needs.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Managing and overseeing all facility-based projects
• Assessing building needs for long-term functionality, developing project plans including new construction, remodeling, major renovations and similar multi-layered projects
• Tracking spending and maintaining facility records, logs, documentation and reports
• Supervising facilities support personnel and overseeing the work of contractors on campus projects
• Managing use of facilities, determining needs and coordinating staff responsibilities
• Repairing and maintaining facilities
• Assisting trades team members in various maintenance, installations and repairs
• Maintaining and repairing tools and equipment
• Assisting in the procurement of parts, tools, supplies, appliances and equipment for facility
• Participating in snow removal programs
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/cda

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Five years performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks
• Developing and managing budgets
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, project and budget management, email and internet research
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Other

• Responding to emergencies, working weekends and evenings as needed, to meet the business needs of the facility
• Work nonstandard hours as required to meet business needs
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Experience with space planning
• Familiarity with electrical aspects of commercial buildings
• Knowledge of computerized facilities control and data systems
• Experience interpreting plans, diagrams, and specifications of facilities that include architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, technical codes and ordinances
• Ability to evaluate facilities to determine construction needs, suggest modifications, develop maintenance programs, create support for environmental systems, prepare construction reports, and maintain related records
• Experience performing commercial facility maintenance that includes skilled repair and maintenance in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, grounds, snow removal, filtration systems, and HVAC
• Knowledge of and the ability to use tools and equipment associated with the trades indicated; reading blueprints and specifications; estimating material needs and costs for jobs; maintaining records and writing reports
• Knowledge and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Knowledge of building and life safety codes

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to:

• Lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop and lift
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding etc.

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Overtime Exempt

Employee Category
Exempt

Pay Range
$57,012.80 annually or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No

Posting Date
03/15/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To review full details of job description, please email Ann McNamara (amcnamara@uidaho.edu) to request the Position Description.

First review of candidates will be 04/12/2024.

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.