Assistant Director of Operations

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education &/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma or GED;

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing building energy management systems;

• Supervisory experience.

Preferred Education &/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of an Associate/Vo-Tech /Trade Degree;

• Boiler Operator's license preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise a medium to large-sized staff of skilled and semi-skilled electrical workers by interviewing, submitting recommendations for hiring, handling employee-related problems and disciplinary matters, and evaluating the performance of incumbents;

• Supervise the Mechanical Shop Supervisor, the Electrical Shop Supervisor, the Law School Supervisor, and the Motor Pool. Perform the function and duties of these positions during any absence of the assigned supervisor;

• Inspect buildings, equipment, and grounds to determine needed maintenance;

• Monitors jobs in progress and inspects completed projects for compliance to acceptable standards;

• Handle complaints received from the building area, such as room lighting controls, equipment breakdown, and unsafe facilities;

• Maintain and compile information, such as inventory of equipment and supplies, job status reports, and budget documentation;

• Attend staff meetings with departmental personnel and make recommendations on new policies and/or procedures;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise the work of others;

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of building, equipment, and practices used in the HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical trade maintenance;

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations;

• Skill in the use and care of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tools and equipment;

• Ability to plan and schedule work activities of workers;

• Ability to determine building, equipment, and maintenance needs;

• Ability to maintain records and compile information for reports;

• Ability to follow instructions;

• Ability to use gauges, augers, vibration monitoring equipment, and other tools as necessary to perform duties of an HVAC technician, plumber, or mechanic;

• Ability to communicate with the campus community and co-workers;

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license;

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.