Space and Facilities Manager, FAS

at  Yale University

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree. Four years of related demonstrated experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking, organizational and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Proven ability to work in a team and independently to manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated positive attitude and commitment to working as a team.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, faculty, university offices and external organizations.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Ability to exercise good judgement and demonstrated ability to monitor and track numerous facilities and spaces. Proven ability to handle confidential information.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 5:

Ability to manage projects, set priorities and advance outcomes.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Ability to travel between departments and buildings. Demonstrated experience working in a higher education setting. Knowledge of science labs, lab equipment and technology needs within a lab.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

1. Evaluates unit, department, or school needs and determines the appropriate maintenance and custodial services required. 2. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures pertaining to facility maintenance, use, and safety. 3. Ensures complaints regarding building maintenance, custodial services, and safety are resolved. 4. Monitors supply, procurement, inventory control, and shipping and receiving functions to ensure building maintenance supplies are available. 5. Develops and implements contractual safeguards to ensure fulfillment of work and materials warranties. 6. Investigates and resolves building system malfunctions; coordinates repairs and maintenance to facility and physical plant. 7. Assures compliance with safety and building code standards and specifications within University policies and procedures guidelines. 8. Interacts with internal contacts to arrange for custodial services, discuss fire and safety systems, and coordinate departmental requirements for facility use. 9. Interacts with outside contacts to engage maintenance services, arrange for repairs, and obtain information and price quotes for programs as needed. 10. Participates in budget development process to ensure adequate operating funds are available for buildings and physical plant. 11. Manages a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.