Building manager | Charlottesville, VA

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  • Location: Charlottesville, VA

to support research and teaching operations. This involves a wide range of functions, including, but not limited to: Research support: Help install, relocate, and apply knowledge related to specialized, technical equipment. Help maintain major lab equipment, including troubleshooting, problem-solving, and/or repair (examples include high vacuum systems and pumps, hydraulic systems, process chillers, and high-temperature furnaces etc.

). Work with department staff, faculty, and students on projects needed for research and day-to-day operations. Work with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and minimize risks. Building management: Monitor, manage,

and maintain building infrastructure for Wilsdorf and Jesser Hall with a combined square footage of 200,000 and occupancy of four School of Engineering departments.

Work with Facilities Management to maintain building and lab functionality and to obtain necessary mechanical and electrical upgrades for lab installations and new equipment. Work with the School of Engineering Director of Planning and Facilities to coordinate lab and office space needs. Respond to critical or emergency needs after hours as needed. Operate forklift. Certified point person for forklift operator training and recertification through Environmental Health and Safety. Administration: Oversee the Wilsdorf Hall loading

dock. Order and distribute keys to staff, faculty, and students.

Oversee equipment inventory monitoring. Purchase equipment and supplies. Coordinate transport and shipping. Notify package recipients daily of deliveries received at the Wilsdorf Hall loading dock. Serve as a member of the DMSE Safety Committee. Plan and prioritize work and projects. Evaluate the effectiveness of services and recommend changes to meet the needs of the department. Required skills and background: A bachelor’s degree with two years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience in building and safety management. Ability to interpret and follow directions as well as provide directions.

Ability to work well with others. Willingness to learn new skills necessitated by the changing needs of the department. Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Good mechanical, electrical (basic wiring to a circuit board), and plumbing skills. Preferred skills and background: A bachelor’s degree with two years of experience. Experience functioning as a project leader. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills with knowledge of various University-specific programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Knowledge of effective management practices and principles. Knowledge of industry-specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety and environmental practices. Knowledge of cost management procedures and techniques. The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on and repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and a sense of smell.

Apply online at jobs. virginia. edu/ , and attach a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter, at questions about the position, please contact Jerry Floro, Professor, at one of the highest graduation rates of minority undergraduate students and one of the highest percentages of women engineering students among public universities, the University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), interactionual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience: 2 years relevant experience. Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), interactionual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. For more details: jobs-search. org/building-manager_charlottesville-c449879/building-manager-charlottesville_i1971325274

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