Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - FL Keys National Marine, Key West

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.

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Nancy Foster Environmental Complex in Key West. Manages the repair and ensures the routine upkeep is carried out in an efficient and timely manner.

• Maintains grounds, facilities and all mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical, at the three-building Nancy Foster Environmental Complex (includes administrative office building, visitor center, and maintenance/storage building, yard and boat dock).
• Serves as the technical point of contact for vendors. Monitors and evaluates technical performance of contracted vendors. Maintains vendor relationships and solicits new vendors as appropriate.
• Purchases necessary cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Inspects buildings, conducts preventive and corrective maintenance, and develops long term infrastructure repair schedules. Conducts routine safety inspections and addresses potential hazards to ensure compliance with OSHA and NOAA regulations.
• Maintains and monitors Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) security system and cameras.
• Supervises maintenance operations and on-site maintenance personnel, as necessary.
• Ensures expenses incurred fall within maintenance budget.
• Maintains inventory and upkeep of all tools and equipment; record inventory and parts into OP&M and Center database.
• Assists in drafting statements of work and government cost estimates for facility contracts.
• May provide supplemental support for basic IT tasks as they arise.
• Assists with general mechanical maintenance of FKNMS vessels/vehicles.
• Provides technical support for visitor center exhibits.
• Safeguards all assigned property (computer, smart phone, tools, etc.) and reports any missing immediately.
• Accepts deliveries and moves materials within the facility using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and/or vocational/technical training.

• Experience in building construction or maintenance work.
• Supervisory experience.
• Understanding of energy management best practices and overall systems optimization
• Experience in Building Management Systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and central HVAC systems including chillers and chill water pump systems.
• Ability to analyze mechanical problems and design solutions.
• Ability to assist in drafting requests for proposals when outside vendors need to be called in for major repairs.
• Knowledge of disaster preparation, recovery procedures and shutdown procedures for IT equipment.
• Knowledge of how different components interact, i.e., displays, exhibits, conferencing, switches and audio/visual components.
• Knowledge of HVAC and building security and the ability to manage various software programs and audio/visual equipment to monitor environmental variables and physical security is necessary.
• Ability to problem solve and repair plumbing issues.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Work requires some physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes or equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, and/or weekends
• This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract).

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.

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.

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