Facilities Superintendent

Yale Facilities SuperintendentWorking at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community-eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at YaleSalary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00OverviewThe Facilities Superintendent provides direct supervision and coordination of facilities in assigned areas for custodial services and oversees physical plant and grounds activities to support the maintenance of University buildings. The Facilities Superintendent directs and inspires custodial teams providing cleaning and maintenance services, and coordinates these services with internal and external customers and service providers. Develop procedures and processes to continually improve service and quality with regular customer contact to identify needs. The Facilities Superintendent plans, organizes, and follows up on all work-unit repairs, renovations, and trades projects.Required Skills and Abilities1. Proven ability to manage and coordinate activities of staff engaged in planning and scheduling custodial, maintenance, and repair work.2. Well-developed critical thinking skills and the ability to utilize sound independent judgment.3. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, positively, and respectfully with a diverse population.4. Proven ability to maintain, manage, and prepare scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheet documents and reports.5. Ability to work irregular hours (as the job mandates), including response to emergencies, and for special events such as move-in, move-out, commissioning, start-ups, commencement, reunions, etc.Preferred Skills and Abilities1. Building management experience.2. Experience supervising unionized employees.3. Experience with systems such as Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft applications.4. Experience in an academic, research, or medical facility setting.5. Knowledge of facilities management, including exposure to custodial green cleaning practices, building systems, HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical.6. Certification as Certified Facilities Manager (CFM).Principal Responsibilities1. Supervises the day-to-day custodial and/or maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building within the University.2. Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for building maintenance and develops preventative maintenance schedules.3. Conducts building inspections and coordinates repairs and maintenance to facility and physical plant.4. Determines staff assignments, tool and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects and work requests.5. Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows-up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects.6. Coordinates activities for service response with various trades; ensures timely delivery and completion of service work in assigned buildings and surrounding areas.7. Develops detailed work plans and establishes daily assignment priorities and time schedules for staff.8. Responsible for ensuring up to date maintenance programs and operating procedures are in place to meet all customer needs and regulatory requirements (e.g. building codes, OSHA etc).9. Interacts with internal contacts to arrange for custodial or physical plan services and to discuss maintenance and renovation projects.10. Interacts with outside contacts to discuss maintenance, renovation and construction plans to arrange for repairs or to obtain price quote information.11. Manages a staff of non-exempt employees.12. May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in a related field. Five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Location 74 High Street, New Haven, Connecticut