The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Assistant Director of Utilities Services in the Facilities Services Department. The Assistant Director of Utilities Services is responsible for managing daily operations of mechanical (HVACR), building automation, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as overseeing maintenance, repairs, and deferred maintenance projects while ensuring the effective use of resources and adherence to budgetary guidelines. In addition, the role provides technical leadership and staff supervision, addresses complex operational challenges, and develops strategic solutions.

The Assistant Director of Utilities Services reports to the Senior Director of Facilities Maintenance Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direction, technical assistance, assign work, and supervise staff
• Oversee mechanical (HVACR), building automation, electrical, and plumbing system preventative maintenance and repairs
• Develop and oversee budgets
• Identify and plan deferred maintenance projects
• Complete ongoing analysis of complex maintenance project status
• Create, monitor, and maintain project performance metrics
• Establish a reporting process that provides for detailed project-level reporting to be reviewed with the Senior Director and management team
• Establish procedures to monitor quality, customer satisfaction, and efficiency
• Develop maintenance execution processes to improve performance
• Assist with campus energy management
• Plan, manage, and implement special projects as assigned
• Provide support and assume responsibility in the event of an absence or vacancy on management team
• Participate in hiring decisions
• Provide engineering knowledge and judgement in conjunction with department Mechanical and Electrical System Engineers
• Triage problems and expedite resolution of interruptions to system operations
• Drive a focus on goal achievement throughout business decision-making
• Meet regularly with the management team to review key project status and ensure any risks are identified and mitigated
• Provide input on strategic plans as a member of the management team
• Contribute to the goal development process; and
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related field from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of related professional work experience; OR Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related field from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related professional work experience.

Related Experience: Progressively responsible managerial experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or related field to include supervision.

Physical Demands

This position may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering
• Professional Engineer certification
• Experience with district heating and cooling systems

Certification and Licensure

A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. OSHA 30-hour card within one year of employment.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position may be able to elect an alternative work schedule. Occasional travel may be required. This position may require a variable work schedule.

This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty D

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance - Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

The Facilities Services Department is an organizational unit of the Division of Administration and Finance, and includes Planning and Construction Services, Parking and Transportation Services, Maintenance Services, and Accounting and Business Services. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/facilities

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [redacted].

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date