Supervisor, Fire Life Safety
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Facilities Management is seeking a highly motivated person to work as a Supervisor Fire and Life Safety. Under general supervision provides leadership and oversight to assigned personnel within Fire and Life Safety. Serves as a working supervisor performing the duties of direct reports as needed including during emergencies. Oversees daily operations by establishing work schedules assigning and reassigning tasks. Maintains accurate and organized records related to timekeeping work assignments to support operational efficiency and accountability. Evaluates employee performance to uphold high standards of service safety and workmanship. Actively participates in all stages of the employee lifecycle including recruitment interviewing hiring recommendations employee and labor relations performance management career development and terminations. Provides onboarding training and orientation for new staff to ensure operational readiness and compliance with departmental standards. Serves in back-up supervisor capacity in absence of Associate Director.
This position is performed fully on campus.
Duties to Include:
Hires onboards trains and provides feedback and development opportunities for assigned staff. Evaluates writes and provides meaningful performance reviews.
Perform Fire and Life Safety Compliance Inspections as well as assists technicians with inspections and repair work of the fire and life safety equipment.
Develops work schedules allocates resources and monitors task completion.
Review installation for code compliance.
Installs repairs replaces and calibrates complex life safety equipment and support systems
Use technology as required in fulfilment of position (e.g. email Employee Self Service work order system).
Location: MSSB
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM overtime as required. Due to the critical operational needs of the department this position may be required to work overtime and participate in the Facilities Management Standby Program.
About Facilities Management:
Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 500 employees who work behind the scenes 24 hours a day serving the University of Iowa as stewards for our downtown Iowa City campus and Oakdale campus in Coralville. FM staff coordinate campus master planning manage design and construction and maintain and clean the buildings and grounds.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Four years experience excluding apprenticeship in the applicable craft trade or plant service supervised; or the equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
- Valid drivers license and ability to meet University Driving Policy standards.
- Appropriate certifications in specialized field including NICET (sprinkler/alarm).
Desirable Qualifications:
Personnel oversight and HR administrative:
- Minimum one-year supervisory experience including assigning daily tasks monitoring work quality coordinating schedules ensuring timely and accurate timekeeping and conducting performance evaluations; preferably in higher education or public sector environment.
- Five years of related experience which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning designing ensuring code compliance estimating project costs investigating problems recommending actions or similar tasks.
- Intermediate computer skills including the ability to learn and use specialized software systems such as: computerized maintenance management system (CMMS; preferably AiM) Microsoft (Outlook Word Excel Teams)
- Familiarity with HR processes and employee relations at the University of Iowa.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and communicate professionally and effectively with university personnel external contacts and the public in both written and verbal formats.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Field/Technical:
- Knowledge of various types of fire extinguishers and their appropriate applications.
- Understanding of fire prevention principles methods and techniques.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment including hand and power tools.
- Capability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to work in varied environments including at heights in confined spaces poorly lit areas and in conditions with elevated noise levels or potential exposure to chemical biological radiological neurological or other environmental hazards.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history andwill be subject to a criminal background check and drivers license verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questionsplease contact Andy Brus at or
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The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
