Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends or TBD by supervisor.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$25.50 - $31.25 (contingent upon available funding)

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

OSU Facilities Management is looking for someone to join the In-House Construction team as the Supervisor. The person selected for this position will help Construction & Contract Services fulfill the University's Core Values and contribute to the OSU Facilities Management Mission.

The University's Core Values include Teamwork, Professionalism, Service, and Stewardship. The OSU Facilities Management mission is to serve OSU faculty, staff, students, and the community by creating and maintaining an inspiring campus environment to support essential research, education, and outreach.

This construction and renovation position is a working supervisor of the personnel, work, and responsibilities for the CCS in-house construction crew. This team is a construction project team, not associated with campus maintenance and repairs. Supervise and perform construction, repairs, and renovations within specific guidelines. Responsible for the completion of tasks and projects related to the construction projects assigned.

Determine the need, scheduling tasks, assigning technicians to tasks, and performing tasks including the review of scopes of work, estimation of projects, scheduling of construction staff, documentation electronically of material needs and purchases, oversight of safety training, inspection of tools, equipment, vehicles and construction work, quality control of delivered projects, management of crew work effort and efficiency and timely communications with the Manger and Project Manager. Ensure that work requests are accurately translated to service requests and that the work is assessed, allocated, and accomplished appropriately.

This position will be expected to interact with customers and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness for the Maintenance Engineering Department. Work may be required and scheduled during non-business hours, which include evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.). Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available both during and after normal working hours. Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management, regardless of the weather conditions. This may require work during non-business hours, which include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and when the University is closed.

The incumbent will be required to provide their own basic hand tools and maintain them in good working condition. Work involves regular exposure to uncomfortable and hazardous working conditions, both indoors and out, such as extreme temperatures, moving machinery, electrical sources, potential hazardous chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Position requires regular physical exertion.

Must be able to occasionally move about or remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly positions self to fulfill the duties of the position, which include overseeing work in small mechanical rooms and other maintenance and/or construction activities for facilities. Occasionally ascends/descends heights to accomplish work. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of sometimes very heavy equipment and supplies.

Frequent work on roofs, ladders, and stairs, and occasional work on high-reach machinery. Some irregular and extra hours as needed for projects and emergencies. Emergencies frequently involve difficult working conditions.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Two (2) years post-secondary education in the building trades or technical field with six (6) years of prior successful work experience with five (5) of those years working in a building maintenance organization; or a High School graduate/GED with eight (8) years of prior successful work experience with seven (7) of those years working in a building construction or maintenance organization.

  Experience working in an organization that is responsible for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities. Able to follow directions as presented by the supervisor. Effective work habits, including commitment to quality work, time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and good record-keeping skills.

  Good judgment in making decisions, asking for help, bringing forward problems, communicating with others, and working around moving machinery and electricity. Able to learn and act on new technical or complex information.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. Due to the communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and remain continually available both during and after normal working hours.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Ability to manage, motivate, and hold people accountable. The person in this position frequently communicates with management, clients, project managers, and employees who have inquiries about work and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Computer skills in Outlook, Word, Project, Excel, and AIM CMMS for departmental record keeping, and good organizational ability.

  This position requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and in excess of 50 lbs occasionally. Skills in evaluating the work of others to ensure adherence to stated standards. Skill in conflict resolution and resolving problems involving assigned staff, other University Staff, and supporting subcontractors regarding contract requirements. Considerable knowledge of methods, standards, and equipment used within the facility construction, repair, and renovation industry.

  Ability to estimate costs and assess bids. Ability to communicate effectively and accurately. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with assigned staff, other University Staff, and supporting subcontractors. Ability to work independently. Ability to present a friendly and positive demeanor to clients served, staff, and the general public.

  Basic knowledge of building codes. Working knowledge of AIM CMMS and work order processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Construction/Building trades or technical field

• Six (6) years of prior successful work experience working in a building construction or maintenance organization. Evidence of planning, scheduling, supervising, and training members of a construction team.

  Knowledge and experience with building codes.