Maintenance Services Manager

South Dakota State University, United States

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Brookings, SOUTH DAKOTA
Deadline: 22 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Maintenance Services Manager
Posting Number CSA02003P
Department SDSU-Facilities & Services-Campus Maint
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text
Are you someone who thrives on variety in work tasks and enjoys being part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team? The building maintenance department of Facilities and Services is actively seeking a dedicated individual to step into the role of Maintenance Services Manager, where you’ll play a vital role in leading various projects and maintenance efforts while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. At South Dakota State University (SDSU), we take pride in maintaining a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As a member of our Facilities and Services team, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the upkeep of our campus infrastructure and support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, and outreach.
 
Job Responsibilities:  Maintenance Services Manager will manage small construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation projects. The position will oversee the operations of the Carpentry and Maintenance & Paint groups. In addition, the position will assist with and manage special department projects and coordination activities, facilitate intradepartmental collaboration, and act as customer service specialist.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Knowledge of:  
  • Construction management practices;
  • Basic accounting principles, cost estimating, contracting, and procurement procedures;
  • Facility management and operations including repair and maintenance practices;


 
Skill & Ability to: 
  • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that enhance working relationships and cooperation with a diverse groups of people such as faculty members, administrators, contractors, maintenance and accounting staff, etc.;
  • The ability to lead meetings and manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities;
  • Be organized, detailed, and results oriented;
  • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of various priorities;
  • Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and technical documents;
  • Ability to process a high volume of information, conflicting information, and competing priorities;
  • Ability to work to independently, gather and interpret data needed to make decisions or recommendations; and
  • Work proficiently with computers and in basic applications (email, MS Excel, MW Word, PDF editors) and ability to learn other programs.

 
Preferred Education:
  • 2 year associates degree in building trades, construction management, or similar.

 
Preferred Experience:
  • 6 years of facility management/operations experience and/or building construction/repair/maintenance management experience; and
  • 4 years of supervisory experience including leading teams.

 
Required License:
  • Valid driver’s license.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least 6 years supervisory experience;
  • At least 8 years managing renovation, repair, or remodel projects including preparing cost estimates;
  • At least 4 years experience with facility management and operations;
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or similar;
  • Experience preparing budgets, reports, and schedules;
  • Experience leading unplanned/emergency operations/responses;
  • Experience strategizing operational performance; and
  • Knowledge of building codes, fire and safety codes/requirements.

 
Comments:  SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. 
 
Benefits:  SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.                          
 
Application Procedures:  SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu .   [SE5571;40723] 
Posting Date 04/15/2024
Closing Date 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary starting at $62,305.92/annually, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Traditional business hours, 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate Weekend/holidays are as needed during emergencies/urgent situations or heavy workload periods; it is not anticipated to be regular.
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
 
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
 
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
 
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
 
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling. 
 
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
 
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.
 
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed,  national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected].  Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:  Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD  57007.  Phone:  (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

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