Full-Time Physical Plant Director (Inst)
Job Description
PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR (INST)
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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.
Job Summary
This position serves as Director and strategic leader for the Department of Facility Services. This position has responsibility for the development and management of an approximately $13 million operational budget and a staff of approximately 170 FTE . Facility Services is responsible for all aspects of the physical facilities and grounds on campus, including upkeep of the physical environment, heating and chilling operations, maintenance and improvement of the campus building infrastructure, mail services, remodeling and renovation of facilities, including capital budget development and oversight of state construction projects. Off-hour and weekend response may be necessary for emergency issues.
This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.
Minimum Qualifications
• Degree in architecture, engineering, business, construction management, facilities management or related field or completion of training/apprenticeship in a skilled trade, construction, or facilities maintenance.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in facility operations, maintenance, and/or replacement
• Minimum of four years of supervisory experience
• Evidence of strategic planning and/or process improvement implementation
• Evidence department budget management
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in architecture, engineering, business, construction management or related field
• Experience in facility operations, maintenance and/or management in an urban university setting
• Demonstrated skills in effective management, conflict resolution and/or team building
• Communication experience in a multifaceted large institution
• State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development (DFD ), Capital Project development and oversight experience
Application Instructions
Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references. Communication skills will be evaluated throughout the recruitment process.
This is a continuous recruitment with an updated review date of 11/01/2024 . To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 10/31/2024 Applications submitted after 10/31/2024 may not be reviewed.
If the Search and Screen Committee cannot determine if the minimum qualifications are met, they will be determined as not meeting them.
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uw******@uw*.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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