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The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor oversees, trains, evaluates, hires, and conducts performance management activities for designated technical-service maintenance mechanics and other maintenance and operations staff; develops work plans, including tasks to be performed and time required; prioritizes and issues work assignments, provides direction to employees, and inspects work for quality, productivity, and efficiency; ensures safe work conditions for workers and customers through OSHA guideline compliance, personal protective equipment usage, and implementation of other occupational health programs for assigned area; participates in emergency planning and/or response; provides technical expertise for assigned area.

• Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and technical service employees
• Coordinate activities of assigned employees and plan work schedule (overtime, vacation requests, timecards, etc.)
• Implement, communicate, enforce, and make recommendations for work rules, policies, and procedures
• Develop training plans; ensure employees are trained on the most current methodologies, technology, and information available; maintain accurate records
• Manage employee relations issues; make recommendations and seek guidance as necessary
• Evaluate, prioritize, plan, and assign facilities maintenance and repair work orders
• Research, recommend, and order materials; coordinate with outside vendors; maintain, control, and regulate usage of inventory
• Meet and communicate with customers to discuss scope and requirements for proposed renovations, alterations, and major maintenance projects; provide informal estimates for services and/or sequence work
• Schedule, supervise, coordinate, and inspect projects performed in-house and by outside contractors/vendors to ensure a high level of quality and safety; ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Oversee the preventative maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Manage, administer, and monitor budget; work within established budget or spending limit
• Ensure a safe work environment for employees and customers; investigate accidents; review safety data; make and seek opportunities for improvement
• Follow Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in grievance procedures

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00