Supervisor Facilities Operations

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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Division of Safety and Facilities aims to provide a safe and secure campus environment for all members of the university community through best-in-class technological and physical infrastructure, proactive assessment and analysis, and a caring team of professionals dedicated to upholding the university's values with the highest level of care.
Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Management, a department in GW's Division of Safety and Facilities manages and maintains GW's property and grounds on all three of GW's campuses. Our maintenance team includes electricians, carpenters, painters,
HVAC
technicians, locksmiths, and plumbers. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Building Services, the Supervisor, Facilities Operations leads facilities maintenance operations as a member of the Facilities leadership team at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus.
The Supervisor will work a flexible, on-call and/or weekend/holiday schedule, as needed. The Supervisor directs the assignment, coordination, and the completion of maintenance activities within the Foggy Bottom Campus.
Responsibilities Include:
* Responsible for sustaining maintenance operations for the academic and residential properties at GW's Foggy Bottom campus. Guides the execution of shared services functions for the Division of Safety and Facilities. Provides instructions and assistance in the solution of work related problems and in the performance of specific tasks. Implements and enforces safety procedures and standards for staff.
* Leads the day-to-day activities for the general maintenance team at the Foggy Bottom Campus. Plans, assigns, reviews, supervises and inspects the work of others. Provides skill training to employees to ensure the team's capacity to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
* Plans, implements, and administers a preventative maintenance program to provide maximum life to facilities in accordance with industry standards.
* Coordinates and facilitates walkthrough inspections and due diligence investigations.
* Provides regular reports and status updates to the Assistant Director of Building Services.
* Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of trade tools and of occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to a trade or trades.
* Understands
FPCM
goals and objectives, policies and procedures, as well as, ability to work and communicate effectively in a diverse environment with students, faculty, and staff.
* Advises
FPCM
Leadership on possible alternatives to proposed projects and equipment purchases.
* Facilitates the procurement processes associated with outsourcing minor projects.
* Orders or directs the ordering of materials and equipment.
* Schedules and issues work orders and performs inspections for quality control.
* Collaborates with other
FPCM
teams and GW partners to provide shared support for various division wide special projects.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/
GED
plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
FPCM
is dedicated to supporting GW's academic mission by providing high-quality services to the campus community. We are seeking team members who have a strong sense of personal accountability and integrity. The individual selected for this role will be able to demonstrate success working independently, taking initiative, and advocating for themselves and other members of the GW community with great discretion.

A High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate with four or more years of progressive and practical experience in at least one or more of the skilled trades. Graduation from a trades school (or the completion of a certified licensed program) that involved light construction and/or building maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A minimum of four years of experience in light construction and/or building maintenance that involves a reasonable knowledge of trades like electrical, plumbing and carpentry, to include at least one year of lead worker/supervisory experience.
* Understanding of the District of Columbia building codes.
* Proficiency with computers, other smart devices, and work management applications (like AiM). Proficiency with personal computer to access and update date, maintain inventory, supply and equipment information and work orders.
* Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury and illness prevention practices is preferred.
PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
This position requires an individual with the following characteristics:
Commitment to GW's values
Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity
Honest, with the highest ethical standards
Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation
Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard-worker. Takes the initiative; very high energy
Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others;
Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self- interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions
Highest levels of responsiveness
Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done
Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often required
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way
Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University
Seeks win-win solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration
Flexible and receptive to change; and
A positive can-do attitude.
Must be responsive to after-hours calls from associates and other colleagues.
Typical Hiring Range
$28.78 - $38.82
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Operations
Family
Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family
General Trades
Stream
Management
Level
Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Overnight Hours: ~10:30PM- 7:30AM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Essential onsite
Telework:
No
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S010516
Job Open Date:
02/03/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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