Morgridge Hall Building Manager

Job Summary

Morgridge Hall is a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of the new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI), and we are excited to invite applications for a Facilities Manager who will help keep this dynamic space running smoothly. This role is central to ensuring that our building, its systems, and its occupants are supported every day.

Key tasks of this role include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all building-related issues involving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all building activities including determining, scheduling, and overseeing repairs facilitated by FP&M as well as contractors that may be needed.
• Serve as main CAI point of contact for FP&M Maintenance, Custodial Services, and Environmental, Health & Safety, as well as, UWPD and Access Control.
• Interfaces with contractors, vendors, and others working in the building to make sure they have access and are accomplishing tasks with minimal disruption to occupants.
• Submit FP&M Physical Plant work orders to address building needs; track all maintenance and repair work; and communicate impact to occupants.
• Manage an established budget ensuring sound fiscal responsibility to maintain and protect building systems, equipment, and services.
• Communicate breakdowns, ongoing work, and changes (e.g., area closures, changes to building hours) to CAI stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Serve as the Unit Transportation Coordinator (UTC) for CAI; help employees of CAI navigate parking and transportation on campus by answering questions and providing support.
• Support building access, keys, and card permissions for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Support space planning, room assignments, and event setup needs in coordination with the groups leading these efforts.
• Serve as CAI’s primary contact for emergency response, safety drills, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate with UWPD and FP&M regarding emergency planning and creation of Morgridge Hall Occupant Emergency Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and staff training.
• Maintain internal building systems for room reservations in coordination with CAI IT (referring to Event Management System and display screens around the building).
• Maintain up to date communication and information around building maintenance and systems on the Morgridge Hall Knowledge Base.

Due to the nature of facility management, this job will require the ability to be on call for activities and emergencies that occur outside a normal 40-hour business day schedule.