Facilities Manager - Shift Operations

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Facilities Manager - Shift Operations

Facilities Manager - Shift Operations

Department:

Office Vice President Facilities

Location:

West Haven, CT

The Facilities Manager Shift Operations has primary responsibility for Physical Plant operations during hours assigned. This includes all shift staff and contractors, the site's HVAC and Utility systems and auxiliaries which require continuous monitoring, repair and preventative maintenance serving the academic, student life, athletic and administrative facilities. Working relationships with various personnel levels (bargaining level through management) associated with several hundred different HVAC and building utility systems which vary in importance, complexity and age are an integral part of this position . This position will act as shift watch stander with primary oversight of the campus building management systems. This position will respond directly or direct staff to off design conditions in all buildings. In addition, will monitor remotely and triage off design conditions campus wide and respond locally when necessary. The incumbent will be responsible to coordinate the day-to-day operation of the site's heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building management system(s), and associated auxiliary services and systems. Day to Day oversight and management of personnel assigned to the shift. Responsible for setting priorities, coordinating with and dispatching operating personnel (trade mechanics & contractors) in facilities and systems operation and repairs. Identify, plan, and assist the facilities staff in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of HVAC systems and associated auxiliary services and equipment.

CORE DUTIES:

• Monitoring Building Management System (Including remote locations)
• Respond independently to Off Design alarms and taking corrective or mitigating actions (remote location– dispatch appropriate support/service staff).
• Manages and may respond directly to Service calls (either from day time Facilities call line or directly during Off-hours)
• Monitoring Fire Alarms and manages responding as facilities representative taking corrective or mitigating actions as assigned
• Manages Work Order and Service Requests during off hours.
• Manages and directs “On Call” or Facilities shift staff as required
• Will work in close collaboration with Facilities leadership and staff in support of ongoing 24/7 Operations.
• Manages operation of utility plant equipment and systems such as boilers, cooling towers, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical distribution, air compressors, wastewater system, etc., in a safe and economical manner.
• Manages engineering logs and records
• Responsible for supervision and coordination with trade staff of all utility equipment shutdowns, startups, including lock-out/tag-out safety procedures.
• Manages the response to temperature complaint calls from site's general population, assuring that people comfort and indoor air quality issues are properly addressed and resolved.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing shutdowns for preventive maintenance and repair work in collaboration with the operating departments and building occupants.
• Responsible to operate in a safe and efficient manner and area in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, including OSHA, environmental, safety and security concerns.
• Considered “essential personnel” and required to report, respond and or support in emergency situations including but not limited to, inclement weather, utility outages, fire, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

This position requires strenuous physical activity, including but not limited to walking, bending, standing, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Hours of work 4:00PM - 2:00AM (10 hours) Sunday - Wednesday
• The Facilities Manager Shift Operation must be able to quickly assess and resolve problems associated with daily facilities operations and services
• Must be able to read blueprints/drawings including piping, mechanical and electrical
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative manner with others
• Ability to prioritize duties, with a strong focus on attention to detail and completing assignments and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work overtime
• A valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• A strong customer service orientation and ability to interact with a diverse constituency
• Ability to speak, read and write English

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