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Director for Space Operations, Strategy, & Planning
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
Director for Space Operations, Strategy, & Planning
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Job Description
The Colleges of Education, Health, & Human Sciences and Tickle Engineering are collaborating to co-support a Director for Space Operations, Strategy and Planning between them. The position will report to CEHHS Executive Associate Dean and TCE Associate Dean for Research & Facilities. Collectively, the two colleges are distributed in 27 buildings supporting directly 25% of undergraduate majors, 32% of graduate majors, 20% of full-time faculty, and over 50% of the funded research for the campus. This important position for the two colleges oversees operations for their buildings, including optimization of space usage, requests for new space, and managing the college portion of the annual space inventory, along with supervising the renovations from the cost-estimate to design to completion stage. At the same time, the position provides the analysis to advise the colleges for making and implementing strategic decisions related to advancing capital projects, renovations and/or decommissioning of spaces to effectively support the missions and strategic goals of both colleges. The position will serve as liaison for the two colleges, along with Facilities Services, UT Space Committee, UT System Capital Projects, contractors and architects with respect to all space operations, strategy and planning.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Technical Design, Building/Construction Management, or related fields
Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in one or more aspects of space management, space planning, building maintenance, or renovation and construction management.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to understand building/room types and uses, space management procedures, and priorities in higher education possibly based on experience in other settings.
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, departmental administrators, and college leadership.
- Ability to advise, report and/or manage renovation and construction timetables and budgets.
- Ability to resolve renovation/repair/construction conflicts across process stakeholders.
- Strong budget management skills.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Technical Design, Building/Construction Management, or related fields
Experience: Greater than five years’ experience in the above-mentioned roles. At least two years of experience at a higher education institution. Experience with strategic planning related to space and facilities problems, including experience in a leadership role. Experience dealing with university or college administrators.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to focus on serving faculty/departments/college in a collaborative manner; peacemaking skills; ability to be self-motivated; high level of confidence, very strong skills with graphics packages, presentation software, and web-based applications related to space and facilities.
Work Location
- On site; Knoxville, TN
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR14
- Anticipated hiring range: $115,000 - $125,000
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
For best consideration, applicants should submit cover letter and resume to:
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Prince William Sound College
Prince William Sound College Facilities Maintenance and Operations is looking for an experienced Building Maintenance Supervisor.
This position is located on the Prince William Sound College campus in beautiful Valdez, Alaska. This is a rare opportunity to work and live in this amazing geographical wonderland. This position is complete with both competitive salary and full employee benefit package including: retirement, annual leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition waivers for employee and family members, and affordable health care coverage.
The candidate should have extensive experience with Facilities Maintenance in commercial, campus or educational environments. Must have skills and knowledge to lead staff in the operation and maintenance of University Facilities. The ideal applicant must possess skills in administrative tasks, purchasing, technical writing, and communications with stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and senior leadership. This position requires a hands-on technician with the ability to troubleshoot and service typical physical plant systems. The candidate needs to be familiar with building codes and regulations. Needs to be OSHA compliant and safety conscious. Customer service skills are a must.
Please the see official job posting on UA Careers for more information: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/building-maintenance-supervisor-valdez-alaska-united-states
Head Gardener
High school or GED
Head Gardener
US-CA-Los Angeles
Job ID: 2025-4616
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Grounds Maintenance
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Overview
Oversees and directs one or more teams to complete grounds maintenance activities. Assures standards for safety and workmanship are met. Assists Supervisor with planning, estimation, problem solving, labor coordination and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Assures equipment and supplies as well as general logistics are coordinated between teams
- Assists team leads and supervisors with planning and scheduling regular and specialized gardens and grounds maintenance activities
- Assists supervisor in information gathering and planning
- Reports problems and issues and assists with resolution
- Maintains regular contact with the Facilities help desk and other staff
- May assist team with hands-on production work
- Demonstrates work and provides training to subordinates and teams
Qualifications
- High school or GED preferred
- 10+ years experience in an institutional setting where fine gardening is practiced
- Bi-lingual skills in Spanish and English
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Requires a California driver's license with fewer than three DMV points
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Must be able to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions as well as uneven terrain
- Demonstrated ability to organize daily work and instruct team members to complete work assigned
- Proficient knowledge of irrigation control and distribution systems
- Advanced knowledge of landscape construction techniques and maintenance
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/PjgQj2hAZjY7Nh8NkSjYAy
PI271510436
Safety Manager
Oregon State University
Trades Specialist - Electrician
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00311PO25
Spartanburg, SC
Under limited supervision, perform skilled electrical work in the operation, repair and renovation of buildings, equipment, and interior/exterior lighting.
• Troubleshoot: Repair, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems, lighting, panels, motors and starter controls, variable speed drives, emergency equipment as recommend by the manufacturer, required by regulatory agencies and deemed necessary from experience.
• Install conduit, wiring, cable, receptacles, light fixtures and related items for building renovation and repair projects, including computer-related support.
• Performs/troubleshoots for assigned fire alarm issues: Fire alarm control panels, annunciator panels, devices (smoke, heat, strobe/audio) for proper operation in compliance with NEC and NFPA codes.
• Performs/troubleshoots for assigned Emergency Power issues: Generators, lighting, egress lights and other emergency power systems.
• Cross trains in other areas; primarily to assist plumber with trouble shooting plumbing system: Pumps, backflow preventers, and plumbing systems. Develop knowledge that support each other’s functions (electrical functions in plumbing and vice versa).
• Assist other trades in performing work, assist in maintaining supplies inventory for area, and other duties as assigned.
• Review plans, shop drawings and evaluate building code related details required to troubleshoot equipment failure, perform repairs and construction in accordance with building codes. Provide detailed materials take-off data to determine materials needed for task. Coordinate equipment outages and repairs with building occupant and other trades to include mechanical, plumbing, electrical and others as needed.
Qualifications: High school diploma and 2 years of experience. A successful background check is required. Valid driver’s license, good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer experience including Fire Alarm Systems and/or one year of technical training in electrical trade. Familiar with most current National Electric Code and National Fire Protection Association code.
Salary: $41,258; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
For more information and/or to apply, go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186390
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
