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Posted: 25-Jun-22
Location: Berkeley, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3128400
University of California, Berkeley
Job ID
36187
Location
Main Campus-Berkeley
About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.
Departmental Overview
Residential and Student Services Programs is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP). RSSP provides and manages residential student housing, residential life programs, custodial and maintenance services, capital and minor capital projects, self-operated dining services for undergraduate and graduate students and 970 family apartments, as well as child care services for students, faculty, and staff. RSSP also conducts a year-round conference business, operates seven campus restaurants, and manages twenty-six faculty apartments.
The Director of Maintenance and Trades involves the strategic and operational management, long-range planning, organization and prioritization, coordination, oversight and quality sustainable execution of multiple facilities' project activities and services across the 150+ buildings, (3,000,000 sq. ft.) serving over 10,000 residents and staff. This position manages staff and resources effectively for projects involving infrastructure, building systems, furnishings, and fixtures in alignment with life safety, budget, timelines, and risk management goals. Creates and sustains best practices through the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, metrics, enabling technology, and communication to optimize facilities maintenance planning execution across a complex and geographically dispersed RSSP portfolio. In line with Student Affairs' strategic plans, the Director may identify and analyze workforce trends (demographics, promotions, turnover, etc) to determine structural barriers and/or opportunity gaps that impede the success and engagement of under-represented staff; and enhance divisional onboarding efforts to establish expectations for a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
Has oversight for facility maintenance, building systems, fire/life safety systems, and hazardous materials. Ensures all systems, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection meet or exceed University standards through management of multiple trades and maintenance staff and coordination with Environmental Health & Safety (E&HS), Cal OSHA and other compliance entities. Ensures best practices for preventative maintenance where possible and establishes effective emergency maintenance protocols to minimize life-safety and other risk.
Provides leadership, direction and expertise to the department, across geographically dispersed facilities using appropriate management and maintenance/construction practices. Accountable for related staffing, budgets, and human resource activities (including performance management documentation in Achieve Together) in alignment with campus and RSSP policies, values and goals that recognize diversity in staff needs and prioritize equitable practices to have all staff and community members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions. Directly oversees budgets and scheduling issues for assigned projects, ensuring on-budget and on-time performance.
Manages multiple maintenance efforts through managers on behalf of multiple facilities through maintenance supervisors and lead trades that meet all safety, customer service, risk management, and financial stewardship goals.
Responsible for the coordination, planning and implementation of all maintenance projects and also serves as a primary contact with Campus Facilities Services, E&HS, and external maintenance and service contractors. Makes decisions on behalf of the department's; reviewing and approving extra costs, vendor selection, etc. Establishes strong maintenance documentation and tracking processes/systems and provides regular management reports and risk assessment updates.
Establishes/maintains good working relationships with diverse populations including internal departmental units, campus service providers such as EH&S and UC Police Department, Campus Facilities Services, Office of Sustainability, Campus Fire Marshal, and external regulatory agencies, to ensure sufficient support for operations.
Responsible for creating and fine tuning metrics that will drive the group in a proactive direction. The metrics should measure worker productivity, attendance, customer satisfaction, safety as well as other pertinent data that should be integrated with existing budget metrics to provide short and long term goals for the unit.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years' experience managing a large maintenance operation, involving multiple trades.
Able to facilitate and collaborate with various internal and external constituencies on strategic long and short term facilities planning, management and building maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance practices, engineering and/or architectural design and concepts.
Knowledge in planning, design, construction, environmental issues, legal issues, federal, state and local laws, regulations and practices governing planning, building design and construction, state and federal legislative processes, and industry best practices.
Thorough financial, budgeting and cost management skills, including interacting with and synthesizing widely divergent viewpoints and interests.
Excellent skills to lead, mentor, direct, and manage and trade staff including selection, training, evaluating and as required, taking corrective action.
Thorough knowledge of industry best practices.
Ability to synthesize ideas and incorporate employee input into problem solving.
Knowledge and expertise to thrive in a Union environment.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to work effectively with multiple constituencies to advance organizational objectives.
Excellent organizational skills including skill in consistently and effectively meeting budget and time deadlines.
Strong computer skills in various applications related project management, work order processing, as well as various spreadsheet and work processing applications.
Ability to work in complex, diverse environments involving academic, residential, administrative, and dining facilities. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain mechanisms for equitable access to information
Being reachable and responsive during non-work hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a large university residential setting.
Five years' experience managing a large maintenance operation, involving multiple trades.
Familiarity with working in a union environment.
Salary & Benefits
Annual salary will be commensurate with experience.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document inthe Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.
Driving Required
A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.
Diversity Statement
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that 'every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.'
Other Information
The minimum posting duration for this position is 14 calendar days. The department will not initiate the application review process prior to June 2, 2022.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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About University of California, Berkeley
The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
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