Facility Manager
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on April 22, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/19/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38332B
Job Title
Facility Manager
Working Title
Facility Manager
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40 hrs/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$55,000-$60,000 including an excellent benefits package
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum ( RBGA) is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah, is the State Arboretum of Utah. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden; which is community-funded; is renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 524,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private event spaces, a world-class outdoor concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route.
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); four years of progressively more responsible experience; demonstrated interpersonal skills; budgeting and purchasing experience; supply system management; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. Experience must include facilities management knowledge in preventative maintenance, HVAC systems and operations, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, interior design, safety coordination, and demonstrated knowledge of custodial activities.
Preferences
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/19/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38332B
Job Title
Facility Manager
Working Title
Facility Manager
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40 hrs/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$55,000-$60,000 including an excellent benefits package
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum ( RBGA) is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah, is the State Arboretum of Utah. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden; which is community-funded; is renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 524,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private event spaces, a world-class outdoor concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route.
- https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
- https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
- https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/
- Generous retirement plans for qualifying individuals
- Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
- Paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick accruals each month
- Exceptional health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
- Tuition reduction for employees and family members
- Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
- Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)
- Manages, schedules, and oversees Red Butte Garden's custodial team. Including helping with custodial tasks in times of need or low staffing.
- Monitors costs of providing custodial and maintenance functions.
- Develops and implements training programs of custodial and maintenance staff to ensure technical skills, safety, and job knowledge.
- Prepares and implements an effective preventative maintenance program for buildings and equipment.
- Coordinates and directs the service contract of HVAC equipment through the service contractor.
- Establishes and maintains data to include a work order system, cost per square foot, utilities expenses, and all services and repair records.
- Supervises custodial crew lead and staff through performance evaluation, counseling, and training on new procedures. Interviews and hires new custodial staff.
- Prioritizes requests for projects and prepares plans for project completion, including labor hours, materials and supplies, and equipment necessary.
- Evaluates project proposals with lead workers to determine labor and supply inputs and to discuss any necessary modifications to proposal.
- Develops and maintains a computerized facilities work order system for scheduling maintenance activities, prioritizing projects, coordinating work assignments, tracking requests, costs and follow-up.
- Determines building Renewal and Replacement (R & R) project budget and develops a master plan for implementation of projects.
- Coordinates and supervises all R&R projects with Facilities Planning, Physical Plant, and outside contractors.
- Makes daily visual inspections of area for cleanliness, work progress, and completed work drawing attention to deficiencies that need to be corrected.
- Reviews budget on a weekly basis by analyzing the weekly budget expenditures report, reviewing specific expenditures with each crew leader, and making any adjustments needed.
- Holds weekly staff meetings with crew leaders to review weekly schedule, discuss problems, and participate in training.
- Works with department director to prioritize facility's projects and budget accordingly.
- Provides support and assistance in the garden on exterior projects as needed.
- Manages the custodial team's snow efforts in the winter.
- Orders supplies for projects, custodial equipment, and facility or building updates.
- Attends bi-monthly Red Butte Garden Safety Committee Meetings as the designated safety officer for the Facilities Department.
- Monthly Walkthrough with University Facilities Venues District Coordinator to discuss department needs and outstanding work requests.
- Performs routine facility maintenance around the Garden and quickly responds to any necessary repairs.
- Helps maintain equipment in the workshop.
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); four years of progressively more responsible experience; demonstrated interpersonal skills; budgeting and purchasing experience; supply system management; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. Experience must include facilities management knowledge in preventative maintenance, HVAC systems and operations, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, interior design, safety coordination, and demonstrated knowledge of custodial activities.
Preferences
- University experience preferred.
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of progressively more responsible experience in the facilities management field do you have?
- Less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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