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Job Description

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: https://facilities.uw.edu/.

Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor 2 to s** **upervise and manage assigned maintenance program crews including leads, journey-level and semi-skilled trades in the performance of maintenance and construction to ensure that preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, tenant improvement and small remodels are performed at a level and standard that meets required specifications, budgetary constraints, and UW policies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Program Execution

+ Direct, coordinate, and review the schedule of maintenance crews, and/or multiple trades in the installation, repair and alteration of campus buildings, grounds, equipment, utilities and other facilities.

+ Read plans and blueprints.

+ Determine scope of work, materials needed, their availability and estimated costs, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes.

+ Conduct regular project site visits.

+ Monitor work to ensure that all work requests meet quality and productivity expectations, established safety standards, and that crews follow M&C customer communication expectations and internal work order system protocol.

+ Ensure work orders are on schedule, within budget and that all work order financial documentation is accurate and up to date.

+ Routinely provide work status, cost, and schedule information and follow up as necessary with customers.

+ Monitor and utilize productivity reports to ensure efficient use of resources.

+ Provide feedback to the Maintenance Zone Manager.

+ Write reports as required.

+ Execute preventive maintenance programs on assigned facilities, building systems, and equipment and provide feedback to improve the management of major assets and equipment.

+ Procure, distribute and account for equipment, tools and supplies necessary for an efficient and effective Maintenance Zone operation.

+ Operate service vehicles to review work sites, transport equipment and personnel.

Personnel

+ Responsible for the overall supervision, development, and management of assigned staff personnel.

+ Monitor, inspect and assess employee performance providing feedback necessary to meet performance standards.

+ Address and resolve employee performance and behavioral issues.

+ Conduct and/or participate in fact findings.

+ Implement and participate in employee corrective action as required.

+ Conduct annual performance reviews of assigned personnel.

+ Review and approve timecards.

+ Review and approve leave requests according to policies and procedures.

+ Oversee and participate in the recruitment process.

+ Conduct reference checks and make hiring recommendations to the hiring manager and department Director.

+ Ensure personnel attend required training as scheduled.

+ Proactively coordinate with training personnel when requesting new training classes.

+ Monitor attendance records to ensure area personnel are up to date.

Organizational Leadership and Engagement

+ Positively support all management directives and actively promote the purpose and foundational values of M&C.

+ Ensure adherence to M&C protocols and all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures including the UW Facilities Leadership Standards, Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP), and Management Accountability Protocols (MAP).

+ Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.

+ Continuously promote and enforce a safe work environment.

Coordination

+ Communicate with Maintenance Zone personnel, other UW Facilities shops as well as external business partners such as Design Services, Capital Planning & Design and UW Information Technology, to facilitate work.

+ Promote excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.

+ Represent M&C at meetings promoting the professionalism of the organization.

Compliance

+ Know and ensure that assigned personnel comply with occupational health and safety regulations that apply to work actions and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

+ Apprise the Zone Manager of all safety issues.

+ Maintain professional knowledge of and follow current code/ordinances, training requirements, and certification/licensing requirements and ensure employees are adhering to same.

Core Competencies

+ Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.

+ Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

+ Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.

+ Be responsible and accountable.

+ Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.

+ Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.

+ Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.

+ Exhibit a professional work ethic.

+ Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Education & Experience

Required

+ Three years’ full-time experience as a journey tradesworker, or General Maintenance Mechanic II, or equivalent; including one year, full-time experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

+ Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Requirements

+ Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and a proven ability to work successfully with people at all levels throughout the organization and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

+ Able to maintain professional behavior and composure in a fast paced, dynamic, customer service-driven environment.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills.

+ Able to anticipate and recognize problems, and develop and implement creative, cost-effective solutions.

+ Able to function within a complex regulatory environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Able to work independently and successfully prioritize and coordinate multiple programs and assigned tasks.

+ Demonstrated flexibility to meet changing and unpredictable requirements.

+ Must possess strong personal integrity, trustworthiness, and professional work ethic.

+ Proven ability to lead by example in both performance and behavior and to hold employees accountable to established expectations.

+ Demonstrated positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude and ability to positively support the organization, applicable policies, and management decisions.

+ Proven ability to take direction, meet expectations, and work cohesively as a member of a team.

+ **Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products.**

Desired

+ Degree or certificate in facilities management or related field.

+ Demonstrated success in supervising multiple skilled trade leads and journey personnel involved in the maintenance, alteration or operation of technically complex facilities, building systems, and/or equipment.

+ Experience implementing process improvement initiatives.

+ Experience/proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system.

+ Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.

+ Demonstrated success in supervising trades personnel, such as carpenters, painters and sign painters involved in the maintenance, alteration, or operation of buildings, facilities and equipment.

+ Demonstrated success in supervising trades personnel, such as journey roofers, outside masons, glaziers, carpenters, heavy equipment operators, metal trades, maintenance mechanics, plumbers and electricians involved in the maintenance, alteration, or operation of buildings, facilities and equipment.

+ Demonstrated success in supervising trades personnel, such as locksmiths, carpenters and electricians involved in the maintenance, alteration, or operation of buildings, facilities, door security systems and door hardware.

+ Demonstrated success in supervising skilled trade leads and journey personnel, such as machinery mechanics, carpenters, painters, masons, maintenance mechanics, sheet metal mechanics, plumbers, and electricians involved in the maintenance, alteration, or operation of buildings, facilities, door security systems and hardware, and equipment.

+ Experience in the maintenance, repair and/or alterations for technically complex and sophisticated buildings in an institutional or commercial setting.

+ Experience should include operation in a multi-trade system, personnel supervision, fiscal management, computer applications for maintenance management, database management, and technical report writing.

+ Experience in the maintenance, repair and alteration of combined steam distribution systems, medical gas, reverse osmosis systems, closed looped chilled water systems, commercial and institutional plumbing as applicable to the accrediting of research facilities and fire suppression systems.

+ Experience should include operation in a multi-trade environment, personnel supervision, maintenance management, preventive maintenance, computer applications, and technical report writing.

+ Experience designing a hierarchal key system for a new building incorporating levels of security as required for a diverse security environment.

+ Working with a computerized key control system that incorporates drawings, bids and key numbers in a stand-alone computer system.

+ Working knowledge of card access systems that are available within the security community.

Conditions of employment

+ May be required to accept variable work shift.

+ Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.

+ Ability to lift and move heavy material may be required.

+ Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.

+ Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

+ Regular and predictable attendance is required.

+ Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$101,436.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$136,512.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Supervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.