Assistant Director of Housing Facilities Maintenance

Posting Number: S03117P

Department: Housing Operations

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Housing Facilities Maintenance supervises all aspects of maintenance and housekeeping for on campus housing. This position ensures all maintenance tasks and work orders are assigned, completed timely and efficiently, that all necessary supplies are stocked, and that staff is trained and scheduled to effectively maintain the buildings and equipment. The Assistant Director will be a key team member in planning the annual turn process to prepare the buildings for new residents. This position will have a support role in vendor relationships for supplies and services necessary to operate the buildings. The Assistant Director will assist the Associate Director and Director of Housing Operations in all aspects of planning, budgeting, and development of procedures for the department, including routine, long-term, and preventative maintenance, projects, inventory, equipment, safety, and code compliance. This position will have a primary role in ensuring excellent customer service through the work order system, resolving customer complaints, and maintaining a high level of communication with residents and other interested internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities, management, higher education, or related field;
- 1-3 years experience in a supervisory role managing maintenance or facilities operation;
- 1-3 years experience managing various facilities and building systems, including capital projects;
- Or an equivalent combination of work and educational experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

HVAC certified on multiple types of systems.
Industry certificates or licenses preferred.
Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credentials from APPA preferred.
Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.
Experience in supervision of staff and management of a community living facility preferred.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA regulations, etc.
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar preferred.
Experience with StarRez preferred.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its programs and activities, including in admission and enrollment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Director of Institutional Equity at InstitutionalEquity@utdallas.edu or the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu, or call 972-883-5331.