Assistant Director Mechanical Trades
Assistant Director Mechanical Trades
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Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director of Mechanical Trades serves as frontline management of the HVAC Team Water Treatment Electricians Fire Alarm Technicians and Plumbers. This position will oversee and maintain the Building Management Systems campuswide. It will be responsible for needed repairs and maintaining the associated equipment to meet new and existing performance standards. The Assistant Director of Mechanical Trades will assist the Vice President of Facilities Management in developing and implementing thoughtful and robust plans for Chapman Universitys building operations and deferred maintenance programs. This will include oversight of budgets for projects short and longterm maintenance oversight as well as deferred maintenance of all Chapman University buildings. The Assistant Director of Mechanical Trades will assist the Vice President of Facilities Management in the maintenance of university assets including buildings equipment and systems throughout the university related to mechanical trades and their supervision. The Assistant Director will assist by building documenting and managing the deferred maintenance program. They will assist with the building operations aspect of energy conservation and sustainability programs the repair and renovation of campus buildings compliance with federal state and University codes and regulations and the staff assigned to these mechanical functions along with Facility support service contracts.
Responsibilities
Staff Supervision Assign prioritize and assess work orders in TMA to all mechanical trades with special attention to determine productivity service and maintenance standards of the technicians Arrange for additional help and assess overtime needs Evaluate the performance of all assigned trades and project managers Enforce adherence to University policies safety rules and regulations Promote continuous improvement of teamwork workplace safety and environmental practices Ensure that staff have appropriate training to perform their duties effectively and safely Participate in the development of safety programs to ensure compliance to industry standards and best practices Conduct a comprehensive and ongoing DOC training program for technicians providing systems operation data and trend logging reports and managing control systems access and privileges for technicians based on their job responsibilities. Perform or assist technicians in troubleshooting vital energy safety and scheduling concerns related to the mechanical trades. Provide Technical Support & Contract Quality Assurance for Daily Facilities Operations Maintenance & Repairs Supervise the inspection preventative maintenance adjustments repairs and replacement of energy electrical & fire alarm systems Maintain equipment records for scheduling of maintenance Oversee the ordering of repair parts to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timeliness in repair completion Monitor assets including: buildings equipment and systems performances with continuous attention to malfunctions repair needs as well as efficiency standards and costsaving efforts Monitor building maintenance contracts for code and regulatory compliance Monitor and control costs of building maintenance contracts related to mechanical needs and other Facility support service contracts Perform quality control inspections to ensure adherence to all building maintenance contract specifications and relevant industry standards Prepare reports which address the design and analysis of methods of controlling costs and material Deferred Maintenance Program In consultation with external facilities engineers prepare and manage the Universitys deferred maintenance program As requested by and in consultation with the VP of Facilities Management assist with the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations to the Board of Trustees Real Estate and Campus Development Committee and the Finance Committee on deferred maintenance Prepare and submit funding proposals pertaining to deferred maintenance projects Energy Conservation and Sustainability programs Prepare recommendations for review by the VP of Facilities Management for building and facilities modifications to enhance energy conservation. Work with users user groups and the Sustainability Office on the implementation of conservation measures. Participate in formulating and recommending policies procedures and guidelines to accomplish energy conservation objectives. Assist the Sustainability Office by providing consultative and analytical energy assessments such as program evaluation and planning systems development. Propose guidelines for review by the VP of Facilities Management regarding energy utilization for all campus buildings and facilities Budget Oversight Assist in the annual preparation and submission of the departmental budget and deferred maintenance plan Coordinate approved internal or external resources in support of the building operations and deferred maintenance programs Direct the development and review of cost estimates for renovation and repair work using established cost and time standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related technical scientific or engineering discipline including Building Sciences Architecture Engineering Facilities Management Operations Management Construction Management MBA or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 57 years of substantial experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and in supervising and training assigned staff including organizing prioritizing and scheduling work assignments in a similar work environment.
The Assistant Director of Mechanical Trades serves as frontline management of the HVAC Team Water Treatment Electricians Fire Alarm Technicians and Plumbers. This position will oversee and maintain the Building Management Systems campuswide. It will be responsible for needed repairs and maintaining the associated equipment to meet new and existing performance standards. The Assistant Director of Mechanical Trades will assist the Vice President of Facilities Management in developing and implementing thoughtful and robust plans for Chapman Universitys building operations and deferred maintenance programs. This will include oversight of budgets for projects short and longterm maintenance oversight as well as deferred maintenance of all Chapman University buildings. The Assistant Director of Mechanical Trades will assist the Vice President of Facilities Management in the maintenance of university assets including buildings equipment and systems throughout the university related to mechanical trades and their supervision. The Assistant Director will assist by building documenting and managing the deferred maintenance program. They will assist with the building operations aspect of energy conservation and sustainability programs the repair and renovation of campus buildings compliance with federal state and University codes and regulations and the staff assigned to these mechanical functions along with Facility support service contracts.
Responsibilities
Staff Supervision Assign prioritize and assess work orders in TMA to all mechanical trades with special attention to determine productivity service and maintenance standards of the technicians Arrange for additional help and assess overtime needs Evaluate the performance of all assigned trades and project managers Enforce adherence to University policies safety rules and regulations Promote continuous improvement of teamwork workplace safety and environmental practices Ensure that staff have appropriate training to perform their duties effectively and safely Participate in the development of safety programs to ensure compliance to industry standards and best practices Conduct a comprehensive and ongoing DOC training program for technicians providing systems operation data and trend logging reports and managing control systems access and privileges for technicians based on their job responsibilities. Perform or assist technicians in troubleshooting vital energy safety and scheduling concerns related to the mechanical trades. Provide Technical Support & Contract Quality Assurance for Daily Facilities Operations Maintenance & Repairs Supervise the inspection preventative maintenance adjustments repairs and replacement of energy electrical & fire alarm systems Maintain equipment records for scheduling of maintenance Oversee the ordering of repair parts to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timeliness in repair completion Monitor assets including: buildings equipment and systems performances with continuous attention to malfunctions repair needs as well as efficiency standards and costsaving efforts Monitor building maintenance contracts for code and regulatory compliance Monitor and control costs of building maintenance contracts related to mechanical needs and other Facility support service contracts Perform quality control inspections to ensure adherence to all building maintenance contract specifications and relevant industry standards Prepare reports which address the design and analysis of methods of controlling costs and material Deferred Maintenance Program In consultation with external facilities engineers prepare and manage the Universitys deferred maintenance program As requested by and in consultation with the VP of Facilities Management assist with the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations to the Board of Trustees Real Estate and Campus Development Committee and the Finance Committee on deferred maintenance Prepare and submit funding proposals pertaining to deferred maintenance projects Energy Conservation and Sustainability programs Prepare recommendations for review by the VP of Facilities Management for building and facilities modifications to enhance energy conservation. Work with users user groups and the Sustainability Office on the implementation of conservation measures. Participate in formulating and recommending policies procedures and guidelines to accomplish energy conservation objectives. Assist the Sustainability Office by providing consultative and analytical energy assessments such as program evaluation and planning systems development. Propose guidelines for review by the VP of Facilities Management regarding energy utilization for all campus buildings and facilities Budget Oversight Assist in the annual preparation and submission of the departmental budget and deferred maintenance plan Coordinate approved internal or external resources in support of the building operations and deferred maintenance programs Direct the development and review of cost estimates for renovation and repair work using established cost and time standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related technical scientific or engineering discipline including Building Sciences Architecture Engineering Facilities Management Operations Management Construction Management MBA or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 57 years of substantial experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and in supervising and training assigned staff including organizing prioritizing and scheduling work assignments in a similar work environment.
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