Associate Director, District Operations and Maintenance
- Employer
- Wayne State University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 11, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Information
Posting Details
Posting Number
046686
Position Title
Associate Director, District Operations and Maintenance
Number of Vacancies
2
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
42 - Facilities Plan & Manage
Primary Department
H4241-Facilities Operations Zone 1
Working Conditions
In general, environmentally controlled spaces and analytical office settings. Requires work in various plant conditions to develop a scope and execute field surveys. Some processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require the use of hearing protection for most of the work shift. Outside temperature ranging from below freezing to exceed 100 degrees based on the season. May also have exposure to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Ensure the district team is current and complaint with a high level of safety,training and job plan adherence.
Coach, motivate and lead teams to achieve high preventative maintenance success with the objective of 65% or greater planned weekly assignments. Supervise staff including hire, train, direct daily activities, discipline and complete employment evaluations.
Provide necessary review and coordination with other district AD to have staffing that places the appropriate balance of the right skilled technicians on each team that contributes to high preventative maintenance achievement and minimal subcontract expense.
Track O&M costs by building and district, against annual budgets. Develop strategic costs cash-flow expense projections and savings plans to ensure target budget compliance, monthly.
Coordinate with strategic contract resources, track costs against district budgets, and develop reporting for senior leadership P&L and efficiency tracking, monthly.
Review backlog reports and coordinate recovery plans, develop reports for senior leadership, monthly.
Monitor and coach weekly core meeting with Schedulers, Planners and Technicians for districts. Responsible for utilizing the Performance Excellence process.
Other duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree:
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A journeyman or skilled professional in Business Operations Management, Industrial Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or skilled trades is required. A licensed professional in mechanical, electrical or skilled trades is preferred.
Experience Specialist:
At least 5 years proven experience, managing a significant size facility with multiple complex infrastructure and construction types. Experience in the coordination of technical field service activities in construction or operational services markets. Functional knowledge and experience with CMMS (TMA Systems, preferred). Detailed understanding of a physical plant operation and maintenance. Ideally, trained and experienced in industrial/commercial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
08-11-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A
Posting Details
Posting Number
046686
Position Title
Associate Director, District Operations and Maintenance
Number of Vacancies
2
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
42 - Facilities Plan & Manage
Primary Department
H4241-Facilities Operations Zone 1
Working Conditions
In general, environmentally controlled spaces and analytical office settings. Requires work in various plant conditions to develop a scope and execute field surveys. Some processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require the use of hearing protection for most of the work shift. Outside temperature ranging from below freezing to exceed 100 degrees based on the season. May also have exposure to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Ensure the district team is current and complaint with a high level of safety,training and job plan adherence.
Coach, motivate and lead teams to achieve high preventative maintenance success with the objective of 65% or greater planned weekly assignments. Supervise staff including hire, train, direct daily activities, discipline and complete employment evaluations.
Provide necessary review and coordination with other district AD to have staffing that places the appropriate balance of the right skilled technicians on each team that contributes to high preventative maintenance achievement and minimal subcontract expense.
Track O&M costs by building and district, against annual budgets. Develop strategic costs cash-flow expense projections and savings plans to ensure target budget compliance, monthly.
Coordinate with strategic contract resources, track costs against district budgets, and develop reporting for senior leadership P&L and efficiency tracking, monthly.
Review backlog reports and coordinate recovery plans, develop reports for senior leadership, monthly.
Monitor and coach weekly core meeting with Schedulers, Planners and Technicians for districts. Responsible for utilizing the Performance Excellence process.
Other duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree:
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A journeyman or skilled professional in Business Operations Management, Industrial Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or skilled trades is required. A licensed professional in mechanical, electrical or skilled trades is preferred.
Experience Specialist:
At least 5 years proven experience, managing a significant size facility with multiple complex infrastructure and construction types. Experience in the coordination of technical field service activities in construction or operational services markets. Functional knowledge and experience with CMMS (TMA Systems, preferred). Detailed understanding of a physical plant operation and maintenance. Ideally, trained and experienced in industrial/commercial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
08-11-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A
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