Maintenance Supervisor I

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Responsible for the management, direction and support of the Plumbing Unit. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities assigned to these positions. This position demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.

• Provides supervision in the operations of the Plumbing Unit. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the activities assigned and overall supervision and direction of the maintenance, repair, renovation, and alteration of equipment needs. Works closely with the Administration of the Facilities Department.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate employees, and monitors their assigned work schedules. Recommends disciplinary actions when necessary, counsels and motivates employees in job-related areas.
• Recommends the hiring of personnel assigned to these trades. Monitors the personnel attendance records and time attendance reports, prepares employee performance evaluations and monitors accident reports when needed.
• Monitors the maintenance, repair and alteration work by commercial contract personnel. Directs the scope of the service, work to be performed and ensures contract compliance. Assists Project Managers in the supervision and responsibility of the total construction effort in accordance with design, budget, quality and schedules. Monitors the financial accounts assigned to the incumbent's Unit's budget.
• Serves as an University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Performs and directs subordinates with University emergency closing procedures for hurricanes, storms and/or any other natural disaster.
• Issues work orders to subordinates, and assigns staff to be available for emergency requests and special assignments of projects. Performs periodic inspections of all work assigned to subordinates, monitors record keeping of work orders assigned as to completion times and materials used on each job assignment. Provides technical assistance for unusual or undetermined problems.
• Ensures employees are equipped with proper tools, safety equipment, and assists in establishing standards of workmanship, performance and materials.
• Participates in on-the-job training of subordinates and the implementation of new or updated programs and EH&S safety training.
• Maintains daily contact with contractors to aid in meeting their deadline. Directly contacts vendor for parts and equipment. Authorized to make regular and emergency purchases through blanket PO's and requisitions, following FM purchasing/receiving procedures.
• Maintains and inventories equipment parts and supplies. Obtains and reviews available catalogs to investigate and determine best parts or equipment for repair and maintenance needs. Trouble-shoots emergency equipment required at the buildings.
  

Licensed Journeyman Plumber

Administrative

$58,000 - $65,000

Begin time: 7:00 AM
End time: 3:30 PM

• Access/Inspect Construction Sites
• Confined Space Entry
• Industrial Vehicles & Mobile Equipment
• Needs personal protective equipment for the job
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, liquid, solid waste and soiled material.
• Must be able to work with loud noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration.
• On call 24 hour by 7 day for possible emergency situations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Shift may vary according to departmental needs.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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