Human Resources

Summary

Michigan Technological University seeks a Maintenance Coordinator who will assist with the oversight of skilled trades and maintenance services for campus buildings, including providing administrative and technical support for the department. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with staff work assignments, preventative maintenance and project scheduling support, contractor oversight, and the supervision of skilled trades and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Support the management and oversight of skilled trades and maintenance staff
2. Support the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program.
3. Prioritize work assignments and assess whether repairs should be completed in-house or contracted based on resource availability.
4. Oversee employees and monitor work activities including, but not limited to inspecting completed work, managing changes, and coordinating disruptions.
5. Coordinate with Facilities managers and fellow coordinators to identify maintenance priorities, align resources, and manage work order assignments.
6. Assist Trades staff by coordinating services with the department’s Construction Manager on projects led by Engineering Services.
7. Manage inventory in assigned areas including, but not limited to ordering furniture, equipment, parts and maintenance supplies.
8. Prepare estimates for repair, replacement, and renovation costs
9. Lead projects as they are assigned, including organizing work assignments and ensuring that work is completed on time and within budget.
10. Support the assessment and identification of skilled trade and maintenance needs, including developing innovative solutions and quality standards in alignment with departmental goals.
11. Create and manage and work orders through the University’s CMMS, Maintenance Direct™. Assign work orders to technicians and monitor status with periodic checks and progress reporting.
12. Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and off-campus customers including assisting with resolving customer service issues.
13. Work irregular hours due to the nature of the position, including serving in a regular on-call rotation with Facilities managers and coordinators.
14. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work and support the development and implementation of strategies that bolster the safety culture in Facilities Management.
15. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• High School diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet Michigan Tech University’s vehicle use standards and requirements.

Required Experience

• Experience in building management including at least one year managing building and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Experience supervising and assigning work to building maintenance staff.
• Experience using personal computers, phones/tablets, and basic software packages, including Microsoft and Google Suites.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering management, or similar concentrations.
• Skilled Trades licensing and/or certifications in plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and similar fields.
• Experience with facility operations and maintenance in a residential or institutional setting.
• Experience supervising bargaining unit personnel.
• Project management experience, including meeting deadlines and tracking budgets.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and/or construction trades.
• Possession of a certification in First-Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Possession of Level One or Level Two Certifications from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) in General Safety and Health, Safety and Health Management Systems, and Occupational Health.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of applied trade practices, techniques, and applicable rules and codes.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software and electronic work request ticketing system.
• Practical experience in the diagnosis and maintenance of hand-held tools and custodial/maintenance equipment.
• Prior safety training in any of the following:
       - Fall Protection
       - Bloodborne Pathogens
       - Excavation and Trenching
       - Ladder Use                                                                                                         - Scaffold Use
       - Material Handling
       - Hazardous Waste Disposal
       - Confined Space Entry
       - Personal Protective Equipment
       - Hazardous Substance/Spill Awareness

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated basic understanding of building systems and equipment including, but not limited to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, water systems, carpentry, steam, refrigeration, and fire suppression.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operation and maintenance manuals, and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, summarize results, and report conclusions.
• Demonstrated teambuilding and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful work environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with faculty, students, parents, staff, and advisors.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of problems in standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written or oral form.
• Knowledge of process improvement and business management.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and written/presentation skills.
• Be able to perform duties in confined space.
• Excellent work attendance record.
• Good physical condition to enable safe, efficient, and sanitary performance of work, with or without accommodation.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following four required trainings.

Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

The Department of Facilities Management also requires the following minimal training requirements.

Required Departmental Training:
• General Safety Awareness
• Hazard Communication
• Bloodborne Pathogens

Additional training will be required by the department on a periodic basis.

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $50,000. The final salary will depend on experience and qualifications

Title of Position Supervisor

Maintenance Manager

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Please attach cover letter and resume