SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a managerial position responsible for directing,
supervising, and coordinating university facilities operations and
maintenance activities. Responsible for assigned service areas
including building trades and mechanical maintenance, campus
utility distribution and services, energy management, housing
operations, work control, campus elevator systems, general plant
administration, long-range planning, reporting, and budgeting.
Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the
use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the
Associate Vice President for Facilities Services and Campus
Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, architecture,
or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
Related experience may be substituted for required education on a
basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.
Six years of related experience is required. Supervisory experience
in plant operations or a related field is required. Valid Texas
driver's license is required at the time of employment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Directs, supervises, and coordinates the accomplishment of work
in the department.
Oversees the operation of electrical, electronics, plumbing,
HVAC, carpentry, paint, sign/graphics, lock shop, housing
operations, work control, energy management, and utility services
functions.
Coordinates with operational units and the construction
services unit regarding campus construction, renovation,
infrastructure improvement, and major mechanical projects, serving
as liaison and providing operational oversight as needed.
Oversees budgeting and planning activities, including the
allocation of financial resources for assigned departmental
units.
Develops and implements asset management, deferred maintenance,
and lifecycle replacement strategies for campus facilities,
infrastructure, and equipment, including preparation of required
reports.
Supervises inspections, testing programs, and evaluations of
in-house and contracted work to ensure quality, reliability,
regulatory compliance, and adherence to applicable maintenance
standards.
Oversees the repair, maintenance, inspection, testing,
regulatory compliance, and modernization of campus elevator
systems, including capital planning, budgeting, and project
implementation.
Directs the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous
improvement of campus utility distribution systems and associated
services.
Oversees the planning, installation, and maintenance of
university equipment and machinery.
Researches and recommends vendors for procurement activities
and reviews and negotiates bids as needed.
Determines operational priorities and scheduling requirements
and monitors work order activities and operational performance to
minimize disruption to university operations.
Serves as liaison to the university's emergency management
committee to support continuity of business and campus
operations.
Reviews and approves personnel and administrative actions for
assigned departments, including leave requests, EPAFs, grievances,
requisitions, and related transactions.
Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge, or the ability to learn, university policies and
procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
- Knowledge of principles of construction and
mechanical/electrical operations of large facilities.
- Knowledge of building codes and legal and regulatory codes
regarding facilities, construction, and maintenance.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet,
database, and word processing software.
- Organizational skills in managing projects simultaneously while
maintaining a satisfactory work product.
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematic drawings
and construction blueprints.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency
situations.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Ability to problem-solve a variety of situations.
- Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of
that budget.
- Ability to understand, investigate, and resolve employee and
customer complaints.
- Ability and willingness to assist assigned staff with
job-related tasks.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary and
serve on-call as required.
- Ability to obtain and retain required training related to the
area of responsibility.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas driver's license.
- Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of
duties.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol
testing.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network
Security policy.
