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As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students, and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.

The Opportunity :

Facilities Operations is seeking to hire a Director of Facilities Maintenance to support the UCF Convocation Corporation (UCFCC) and Athletics facilities. The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, direction of work flow, budget, and oversight of all routine maintenance and custodial activities for the UCFCC (including housing venues, event venue, and athletics facilities). The Director will provide oversight of day-to-day facilities maintenance operations and administer facilities consultation to the UCFCC and Athletics designated key stakeholders and facilities representatives. This position will report the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations, with a dotted reporting line to key stakeholders within the UCFCC and Athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the facilities operations and maintenance of multiple venues including, but not limited to, athletics venues, event venues, retail spaces, and housing locations.  

• Develop strategic and tactical plans and communicate to ensure they are understood and accepted at all levels of the staff. 

• Prepare estimates for preventative maintenance work orders, issue work orders, complete work orders, schedule jobs and follow them to completion.

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Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students, and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.

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The Opportunity :

Facilities Operations is seeking to hire a Director of Facilities Maintenance to support the UCF Convocation Corporation (UCFCC) and Athletics facilities. The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, direction of work flow, budget, and oversight of all routine maintenance and custodial activities for the UCFCC (including housing venues, event venue, and athletics facilities). The Director will provide oversight of day-to-day facilities maintenance operations and administer facilities consultation to the UCFCC and Athletics designated key stakeholders and facilities representatives. This position will report the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations, with a dotted reporting line to key stakeholders within the UCFCC and Athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the facilities operations and maintenance of multiple venues including, but not limited to, athletics venues, event venues, retail spaces, and housing locations.  

• Develop strategic and tactical plans and communicate to ensure they are understood and accepted at all levels of the staff. 

• Prepare estimates for preventative maintenance work orders, issue work orders, complete work orders, schedule jobs and follow them to completion.

• Develop, plan, execute, and sustain staff into the Reliability Based Maintenance methodology and practices for work efficiencies and design, through the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) AiM work order system.

• Responsible for the technical planning, organizing, and coordinating of all operations for Convocation Corporation venues.

• Plan and develop policies; direct, implement, and control programs for preventative maintenance. 

• Implement processes and programs related to meeting building standards in conjunction with department managers.

• Analyze job and overhead costs and change methods and procedures, as necessary, to improve the department’s efficiency.  

• Evaluate condition of buildings and systems and recommend and initiate work orders. 

• Determine the various operating budgets relative to maintenance activities, maintain expenditures within prescribed limits and takes action to control expenditures.  

• Responsible for staffing levels within the Convocation Corp. units. Update duties and initiative cross training in order to find greater efficiency in the organizational structure.  

• Assist various other FBO units in planning and inspection of maintenance repairs, alterations, and construction projects.  

• Accomplish departmental objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining supervisors and employees. Communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions. Recommending compensation actions, adhering to established departmental SOP's and unit process guide.

• Responsible for the management and direction of the facility condition assessment system to justify and facilitate a prioritized allocation of university deferred maintenance funds. 

For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience Managing Athletics Venues Preferred.

• Experience in Higher Education Preferred.

• Eight (8) years' maintenance experience.

• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.

• Demonstrated knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Knowledgeable of local building codes and ordinances, including OSHA safety regulations.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Classification Title: Director, Facilities Maintenance

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Facilities and Safety F&S - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$104,664.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

11-24-2023-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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