Maintenance Manager

Job Details

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

This position oversees the daily activity of the Maintenance Department for all University buildings with a focus on our Mechanical Systems, including all contracted services for both routine and preventative maintenance. This position is responsible for managing the maintenance of all University HVAC systems, boilers, all automated building systems, coordinating changes and adjustments as required, scheduling all mechanical repairs, and reviewing, and managing all campus utility usage.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Responsible for managing subcontracted services and related contracts.
• Oversees the mechanical systems and assesses all buildings for needed repairs.
• Ensures compliance and maintains records of all campus Environment Health and Safety functions.
• Assists in the planning, evaluation, and budgeting of deferred maintenance.
• Assists in all aspects of building-related projects for all campus buildings or properties.
• Maintain compliance with all local and state authorities regarding building life and safety operations.
• Maintain warehouse inventory and department purchases.
• Plans and manages department reconfiguration as necessary.
• Oversee monthly billing and assist in preparing the annual department budget.
• Safely conducts all work and ensures all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill :

• Intimate knowledge of multi-location HVAC. BMS, and MEP systems and controls.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of all maintenance tools and equipment.
• Proven supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in mechanical systems and facilities/building maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills to include the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously (multi-tasking), prioritize tasks, and complete assignments within expected time frames

Special Requirements :

CT Driver’s license and insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment

• Outdoor Weather Conditions: Over 2/3
• Work with fumes or airborne particles: Over 2/3
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Over 2/3
• Risk of electrical shock: Over 2/3
• Vibration: Over 2/3

Physical Activity

• Standing: Over 2/3
• Walking: Over 2/3
• Sitting: Under 1/3
• Talking & Hearing: Over 2/3
• Using hands/fingers to handle/feel: Over 2/3
• Climbing or balancing: 1/3 to 2/3
• Bending, pulling, pushing: Over 2/3
• Driving: Over 2/3

Lifting Requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3
• Up to 25 pounds: Over 2/3
• Up to 50 pounds: Over 2/3
• Up to 75 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3
• Up to 100 pounds: Under 1/3
• Over 100 pounds: None

Vision requirements:

• Close vision (i.e., clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (i.e., clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (i.e., ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (i.e., ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (i.e., three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program