Job ID: 298104
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta
and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA
30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Providing the
highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a
physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives.
Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in
which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that
continuously improves. Facilities Services’ responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space
Management, and Environmental Services.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, Facilities Operations, this position
provides primary leadership and direction to Augusta University Operations staff that are assigned to a zone. The buildings served by this
zone are required to be available for occupancy continuously throughout the year. The Manager is responsible for providing timely management
of routine maintenance activities and responds to critical outages and failures of equipment and systems as well as overseeing a robust
Preventative Maintenance program. This position is responsible for leading and managing a maintenance workforce of skilled trade personnel
assigned to the zone. Responsibilities include executing preventative maintenance tasks and routine Work Orders to correct and repair
building deficiencies and problems as required to keep university facilities at peak operational readiness.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Leadership:
Provides leadership and direction to
approximately 18 University operations skilled trades staff ensuring work is performed at a safe level and staff assignments are
communicated in a clear manner.
Manages, leads, and supervises multi-trade corrective maintenance technicians for the effective and
efficient completion of all corrective and preventative maintenance work requirements within AU.
Oversees work assignments to meet
organizational goals and expected deadlines in support of AU academic mission.
Manages assigned staff and leads recruitment efforts
of vacant positions including reviewing resumes, participating in interviews, and conducting performance evaluations. Assists with resolving
employee relations issues.
Responsible for all work performed by zone staff and contractors involved in repairs of building
infrastructure components. Ensures the work is completed in a safe, timely manner and in compliance with appropriate regulatory
agencies.
Meets and communicates regularly with AU staff and other stakeholders to understand facility needs ensuring support can be
provided. Ensures quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including after-hours response to emergency
calls.
Develops, implements, and leads maintenance improvement initiatives.
Tracts and monitors the operating budgets meets
expectations related to finding cost-effective approaches to completing work and procuring materials, tools, and services.
Collects
and disseminates data related to efficiency and effectiveness creating performance metrics used in managerial decision-making efforts.
Establishes operational, benchmark, and performance metrics and assists staff in utilizing metrics to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and
guide managerial decisions.
Participates in committees and individual meetings with academic and administrative units of the
university as needed.
Work Management:
Leads efforts to maximize the utilization of existing Computerized
Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Develops and implements procedures to collect data related to Work Order management and tracking
efforts.
Provides regular reports to leadership related to productivity and efficiency.
Trains staff using the CMMS to perform
and manage day-to-day job duties related to Work Orders.
Reviews and provides comments on proposed designs for new construction and
renovation projects in collaboration with Facilities’ Planning Design & Construction.
Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate
data is maintained in the CMMS to provide proper reporting for stakeholders and senior leadership within Facilities and the university.
Investigates and responds to stakeholder inquiries, complaints, and other issues to meet and satisfy stakeholder needs. Tracks status of
work accomplishments, analyzes data, prepares reports and recommendations in support of increasingly higher levels of performance and
productivity.
Coordinates communications and activities among Operations Zones, other Facilities departments, outside contractors,
and stakeholders to maintain awareness of activities, maximize efficiencies, answer questions, and resolve issues.
Develops and
maintains training materials, procedures, and operating instructions for safe, accurate, and quality work performance and updates on
maintenance/repair status.
Directs response to inclement weather events that create damage to university facilities.
Provides
oversight and direction to contractors and vendors providing materials and services to maintenance operations.
Monitors and controls
costs of labor and materials to provide a high level of maintenance support.
Monitors and manage inventories of parts, tools, and
supporting items needed to provide the expected level of maintenance support while maintaining tools and equipment in good working
condition.
Communications:
Consistently provide professional, accurate, tactful, and timely written and
verbal communications to Facilities and other university staff.
Establishes and maintains positive, respectful, collaborative working
relationships with all levels of Augusta University staff.
Develop and lead group presentations and meetings including work groups
and committees as assigned.
Other:
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, five (5) years of experience in a
maintenance organization with two (2) years in a supervisory role.
Other Required Qualifications
Valid drivers license
and approval of Public Safety to drive AU vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, eight (8) years of experience in a maintenance organization with
four (4) years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Must be forward-thinking,
actively seek opportunities and propose solutions, demonstrate an orientation toward action.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of
institutional facilities management and operations including program management, design, construction, energy conservation, USG methods, and
infrastructure as related to a university campus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer
software/databases
SKILLS
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong
attention to detail, judgment, and discretion with confidential information.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal
communication skills
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be
required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: 14
Salary Minimum: $75,300.00/Annually -
$80,000/Annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally
minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 5/18/26 Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to
full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include
health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation
time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6
months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta
University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check
completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions
that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of
completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a
foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring
the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by
exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Driver’s License
Statement
The Human Resources Division will request a driver’s history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this
position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The
selected candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for
promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta
University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for
success.”
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both
inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How
To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest
by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background
aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University
Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at
706-721-9365
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