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Maintenance Manager

Employer
Clarkson University
Location
Potsdam, NY

Job Details

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Position Information

Job TitleMaintenance ManagerPosting NumberStaff 2014000993FLSAExemptLevelFull-time/ Part-timeFull-timeIs this a temporary Position?No Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary
  • Submit weekly work assignment plan, including overtime requirements.
  • Coordinates the development, implementation and control of the Physical Plant. Follows established priorities and plans and directs the day to day operation and maintenance of the campus Physical Plant. Provides recommendations for areas of improvement. Supervises all trades personnel, including regular University employees, student workers and contract employees.
  • Enforce existing policies and procedures pertaining to the provision of services; e.g. priorities, scheduling and nature of services provided. Constantly monitors and evaluates quality and effectiveness of services provided by workforces and makes corrections and adjustment as necessary to provide effective and cost efficient customer service.
  • Monitor, schedule, and control flow of work using existing computerized maintenance management system (Maintenance Connection) and prepares reports based on collected data. Track trends and develops average time of completion for recurring types of work orders. Ensures that work orders are completed in accordance with established priority system and by date received.
  • Responsible for assisting in the development of a Preventative Maintenance program and Deferred Maintenance program for assigned areas within the Physical Plant and directs implementation of program and documents program effectiveness.
  • Provides a review of architect-engineering plans and specification and coordinates review by Facilities and Services trades to ensure new buildings and systems are maintainable. Serves as a liaison with contractors, utility personnel and other off campus personnel to discuss projects and/or resolve problems.
  • Identifies replacement needs for major building components and equipment based on annual condition assessment and equipment life expectancies.
  • Monitor work performance to ensure compliance with established departmental standards and local and state codes.
  • Review and coordinate mechanical and electrical plans with architectural plans, specifications, and equipment for new installations and renovations. Inspect projects during and following installation and advise as to compliance with specification prior to University acceptance.
  • Assist in the establishment of standards to provide guidelines for future planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
  • Coordinate all instrumentation and testing of temperature, humidity, and standards for campus buildings.
  • Purchase parts, tools, and supplies and maintain inventory of materials.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes in shop facilities tools, transportation and equipment; implement approved changes.
  • Supervise a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, merit recommendations, performance appraisals, promotions transfer, vacation schedules, dismissals, and 24/7 coverage schedule.
  • Supervise the preparation and reconciliation of bi-weekly payroll.
  • Provide technical guidance and direction to staff including estimating time and materials.
  • Monitor work operations to ensure compliance with the adherence to health and life safety codes.
  • Monitor, adjust, and approve daily time computer system (kronos).
  • Live out the Clarkson University values in all daily activities.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Essential Skills:

  • Demonstrate ability to manage staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationship to diverse constituencies and accomplish written and oral directions is necessary.
  • Must be able to plan, coordinate, and assign work schedules.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have the capability to plan, coordinate, analyze, execute, and document specific administrative and management functions with long term goals in mind.
  • Computer literacy and a working knowledge of floor plans.
  • Must have enthusiasm for the job, a customer service approach and be willing to work within a team environment.
  • Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Minimum Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills
  • OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment)
  • Eight years of Maintenance experience, with at least five of the eight years being Maintenance Management Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills
  • Trades related Associates’s degree or equivalent trades related training
  • Ten years of Maintenance Management Experience
Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Detail Information

Close DateOpen Date08/16/2019Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions for this Posting

Clarkson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

Reference Request Details

Maximum Number of Reference Requests3Minimum Number of Reference Requests1Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Academic Keys
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Clarkson Website
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Massena-Potsdam Courier Observer
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • IM Diversity
    • Insight Into Diversity
    • JTPA
    • LinkedIn
    • New York Job Bank
    • North Country This Week
    • St. Lawrence Plaindealer
    • Veterans Administration
    • Watertown Daily Times
    • Ogdensburg Journal
    • Employee Referral
    • Alumni Referral
    • Conference Referral
    • Indeed
    • Monster.com
    • List-serv
    • NorthCountryNow.com
    • Discipline specific journals
    • Discipline specific website
    • Times Union
    • Diversityjobs.com
    • Other
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  2. * What is the highest level of completed education that you currently hold?
    • Highschool Diploma/GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • ABD (all but disertation)
    • Phd
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1

Organization

Working at Clarkson University

As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation.   We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95+ rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Clarkson alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth.  One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. 

Clarkson welcomes scholars and students from all over the world.

Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to and interaction with their faculty. We value the diversity of our University community; and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane and environmentally sound economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion and application of knowledge.

Through our Office of Human Resources, we focus on the recruitment, onboarding, training and professional development of our employee community across multiple campuses and learning environments. The goal is a campus community where all are welcomed and valued members who contribute to the development of global citizenship by promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.

#ClarksonIgnite

#ClarksonIgnite is our catalyst for exploring, creating and achieving what’s next.

#ClarksonIgnite Fellows:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHF7vXYxeu0

The Studio  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DVBsjcafmc

Three Day Start Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0OfPCmYso

 

IgniteClarkson is a highly-collaborative community that ignites connections across fields, industries and cultures. 

Together we ignite the mindsets and skill sets that are in demand for tomorrow’s best careers . To think, act and lead globally, we span disciplines to find new solutions and deepen our respect for the diversity of our University community.

Invest
We develop innovative programs and research portfolios in partnership with business and industry to explore, create and achieve better futures. We invest in people, ideas and our campus’ living. We give our time, resources and goodwill to drive the future.

Ensure
We are all Golden Knights who commit to living the Clarkson Values and sharing our success as a model of these ideals. Through the legacy of our personal accomplishments and generosity, we ensure the next generation has the same opportunities to create a better world for themselves and society.

Teaching at Clarkson – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOib1dXg8A&t=3s
Women’s D1 Ice Hockey National Champions!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0OfPCmYso
Career Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smHgrwzxUU
Clarkson Bass Fishing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuNPTtJTErU
Move In Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtMxZvTceA
Career Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smHgrwzxUU

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