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Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer work station for extended periods; Repetitive motion.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature/weather extremes while reviewing job-site(s).

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; (Monday - Friday).

Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational factors and crisis management requiring evening, weekend, and/or holiday response.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Campus Facilities Maintenance &Operations, this position:
leads in planning and implementing effective and efficient maintenance of University buildings and facilities within assigned zone
ensures optimal operation of building mechanical and electrical systems
repairs and replaces building components
applies preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance practices, energy efficiency, and a continual building assessment program
employs cost-effective and cost-efficient operations to optimize facilities resources to add value and reduce overall costs.
The Manager:
leads and directs the zone maintenance team in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives in cooperation with zone customers/coordinators to support the strategic goals of the University coordinates zone activities with those of other departments or zones
engages in the authorization and coordination of planned and emergency outages
establishes short (one to three year) and long (four to six year) range zone maintenance and operations plans maintains an awareness of new and/or replacement projects within the zone, both new construction and renovation reviews drawings/plans to ensure compliance with University Standards for Planning, Design, and Construction coordinates and manages complex projects from concept to successful implementation executes projects in a timely and fiscally responsible manner with utmost customer satisfaction, on-time and within budget and prepares and maintains accountability for the fiscal year zone maintenance and operations budget/expenditures.

In addition, the Facilities Maintenance Manager:
demonstrates excellence at building relationships with strong customer service skills
models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external clients and customers
proactively and regularly initiates contact with clients and customers
develops effective means to track customer needs, deliversappropriate and timely responses, and monitors progress towardsreaching goals and objectives
responds promptly to customer inquiries
obtains and evaluates all relevant information to address and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner
follows up on customer interactions
organizes workflow to meet customer timeframes
records details of actions taken and maintains records of customer interactions and transactions
prepares and distributes customer activity reports
communicates and coordinates with internal departments
interprets and applies federal, state, local, and system policies,procedures, laws, and regulations
supports and maintains quality facilities practices zone-wide

Certified Facility Professional (CFP) — Preferred

Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) — Highly Preferred

MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS

Driver’s License — Preferred

General knowledge of all areas of building maintenance and operating systems, such as elevators, fire alarms,HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, district heating systems, etc.

Bachelor’s Degree — Business Administration — Preferred.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.