Department: Minor In-House Construction Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description:
Supervises staff in assigned zone in the installation, repair, cleaning and maintenance of university facilities, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical and electrical devices. Coordinates complex jobs, ongoing maintenance activities, scheduled moves, event setup and inspects custodial work in assigned zone.
1. Supervises facilities staff in the assigned zone, providing work direction, inspections, training and scheduling.
2. Reviews upcoming jobs, produces material lists, notifies other crafts needing to be involved and proposes integrated work schedules.
3. Oversees large or complex jobs, coordinating activities from start to finish.
4. May perform duties of a carpenter, electrician, mechanical and HVAC technician, painter, plumber, laborer and /or exterior maintenance technician, and assists other shops as needed.
5. Provides training and technical direction to staff, including instruction in trade practices and safety procedures.
6. May assist manager with department supply budget.
7. Approves timesheets, maintains payroll records, conducts performance appraisals and makes recommendations on promotions, hires, and terminations.
8. Orders tools, equipment and supplies, and ensures best value on purchased items.
9. May be considered essential personnel and be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MQ: Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.
Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.