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Physical Plant Superintendent

Employer:	University of Maryland
Job Location:	College Park , MD
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Industry Type:	Facility - Building Owners
Job Description:	The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for providing and/or arranging routine and emergency maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park's Campus’ residence halls, Greek chapter houses and recreational facilities. The Department is responsible for 45 buildings with just under 2 million square feet of space. JOB DUTIES: This position provides direct leadership for the Facilities Maintenance Projects section. The position manages two crews of Structural Trades, Plumbers, and Electricians assigned to do small to medium size renovations of spaces in the on-campus housing facilities, recreation facilities and Fraternity and Sorority facilities. This position will work with internal design teams to value-engineer projects, provide proper planning, scheduling and communication for each project and ensure successful completion of all renovation projects. Position will use computer software for scheduling, project planning, work order management, preparation of reports, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 10 years of progressive full time experience in facilities management or construction, to include at least 7 years supervising structural or construction trades. Thorough knowledge of commercial/institutional building trades and construction/renovation activities required. Must have experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and crews. Demonstrated experience with successfully planning and executing long term and short term plans through project completion. Bachelors Degree preferred but not required. Experience working in a facility of comparable size/scope preferred. BENEFITS: Starting Salary in upper $50K’s to low 60K’s. 22 annual vacation days, 14 paid holidays, 15 sick days annually. Eligibility to participate in group health insurance, prescription drug, life insurance and retirement plans. Tuition remission up to 7 credits per semester. **TO APPLY: To be considered for this position submitted application materials must include all of the following: 1) A cover letter to include a statement of interest, a statement confirming how the candidate meets the stated qualifications, and highlighting facilities management positions held; 2) A chronological resume showing positions held, with a description of assigned job duties, and including educational history; 3) Organizational chart(s) from most recent job(s) clearly showing candidate’s position in organization, and chain of supervisory responsibility (numbers and titles of positions supervised); 4) A list of renovation projects managed, with a description of the project scope and approximate dollar value, and the candidate’s role in managing each project; 5) A written “project status or update report” that was developed and written by the candidate for candidate’s supervisor and/or customers; 6) A list of three work references with contact information. All application materials should be sent to Monique Hewan, University of Maryland, Department of Residential Facilities, Building 201, College Park, Maryland 20742. Position open until Filled. The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description:	University of Maryland.