Position Number: 005322
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, two years of directly related experience, and possession of a valid CDL with passenger endorsement and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Facilities Services is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager, Facilities Services. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
- Oversees and manages Environmental Services, Jag Tran Services, Fleet Services, and Moving Services.
- Oversees and manages the duties of the Superintendents in Environmental Services.
- Directs and supervises activities of custodial staff including developing and implementing policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and ensures quality of services.
- Performs inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Specifies, approves and administers contracts for services as needed.
- Conducts educational and training programs for custodial employees on safety, security, communications and disaster preparedness.
- Evaluates and supervises personnel of departments to maintain standards.
- Conducts research and evaluation methods, procedures, equipment and supplies in order to adequately maintain the standards of the department.
- Oversees and manages the duties of the Campus Transportation Supervisor.
- Oversees transit operations and ensures the safety of fixed route transit services, pan-transit services and charter bus services.
- Oversees transportation needs of the University to include arranging charters or scheduling trips using USA vehicles.
- Oversees bus scheduling and fleet maintenance systems.
- Develops short- and long-range transportation plans.
- Monitors Jag Tran Services and Fleet Services department contracts.
- Ensures compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation laws, guidelines and recommendations.
- Oversees collection of data and usage reports
- Provides oversight in the maintenance and repair of university vehicles.
- Prepares bid specifications for contract maintenance and contract parts following University bid procedures.
- Coordinates and schedules transportation for requesting departments and provides cost estimate options for transportation costs and/or outside charter companies for said department, as needed.
- Maintains the Jag Tran calendar, log of all transportation requests, and monthly schedule boards, as needed.
- May drive a 12-56 passenger bus around campus and/or to locations off-campus for maintenance and pre/post trip inspections or a charter bus as needed.
- Manages and directs the Moving Services department to include scheduling major department moves, collection of surplus property when provided with a complete Property Control Form, and moving equipment and furniture.
- Enforces strict accountability of safety practices, training, and equipment use.
- Oversees budget, approved purchases, and ensures compliance with university, state and federal bid laws.
- Interviews and selects departmental staff.
- Supervises departmental staff to Include assigning duties, approving time off, preparing evaluations, handling disciplinary issues, and reviewing/approving time sheets.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
