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• Prepare, implement, and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and infrastructure
• Coordinate and direct HVAC and other mechanical service contracts through approved service providers
• Make daily visual inspections of assigned areas to evaluate cleanliness, work progress, and completed work, and identify deficiencies requiring correction
• Coordinate and assist with gardenwide snow removal efforts during winter months to maintain safe access and operations
• Maintain inventories of facilityrelated chemicals, ensuring proper storage and handling in accordance with University policies and safety requirements
• Serve as a liaison to University Environmental Health & Safety regarding chemical management, storage, inspections, and compliance matters

• Monitor and evaluate the cost of custodial and maintenance functions
• Review facilities budgets on a regular basis by analyzing expenditure reports, reviewing costs with crew leaders, and recommending or implementing adjustments as needed
• Establish and maintain facilities operational data, including work order records, cost per square foot, utilities expenses, service contracts, and repair histories
• Develop, maintain, and utilize a computerized facilities work order system to schedule maintenance activities, prioritize projects, coordinate assignments, track requests, monitor costs, and ensure followup

• Supervise assigned crew leaders and facilities staff through work coordination, performance feedback, counseling, and training on new procedures
• Develop and implement training programs for custodial and maintenance staff to ensure technical proficiency, safety awareness, and job knowledge
• Hold regular staff meetings with crew leaders to review schedules, discuss operational issues, and participate in training
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing and hiring facilities staff, in collaboration with department leadership
• May perform a portion of the work of those supervised to support operational demands

• Provide support and assistance to the Custodial Supervisor, without responsibility for daytoday custodial staff management
• Assist with custodial duties during staffing shortages or special events
• Support custodial operations through coordination assistance with scheduling, deepcleaning projects, and participation in custodial hiring or on-boarding, in collaboration with the Custodial Supervisor

• Prioritize requests for maintenance and facilities projects and prepare project plans, including labor estimates, materials, supplies, equipment, and timelines
• Evaluate project proposals with lead workers to determine labor and supply requirements and recommend modifications as necessary
• Assist in determining Building Renewal & Replacement (R&R) needs, supporting development of project plans and implementation schedules
• Coordinate and supervise assigned R&R projects with Facilities Planning, Physical Plant, and outside contractors to ensure work is completed according to scope, schedule, and budget

• Assign, inventory, and manage keys and twoway radios (walkietalkies) for garden staff in accordance with University security procedures
• May assist with facilitiesrelated security coordination in the absence of dedicated security staff
• Serve as a member of the Garden Safety Committee, contributing to the development and implementation of safe work procedures across the garden

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible facilities experience
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating custodial and maintenance operations
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, HVAC systems, building systems, custodial services, and safety practices
• Demonstrated experience with work order systems, budgeting, and contractor coordination
• Facilities experience within a university, public garden, or comparably complex institutional environment

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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