Director of facilities and engineering

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• BA / BS degree plus at least eight years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of large nonresidential or multiple facilities.
• At least four years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities operations, architecture, interior design, and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build collegial working relationships within the School of Dentistry and with campus partners.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use separate accounting procedures to monitor other necessary accounting information.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of clinical (dental) equipment and research equipment and electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience managing large capital renovation projects.

Are you an experienced building trades professional who has worked on large non-residential buildings? If you're interested in a career at the University of Minnesota with great benefits, this job might be for you!

• The pay range for this position is $100,000-115,000 depending on experience.
• This position works on-site at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, on the East Bank campus in Minneapolis.

We're the School of Dentistry, and we're recruiting for a Director of Facilities and Engineering. In this position, you'll provide administrative leadership on college-wide maintenance, repair, and modifications to our facilities and all related equipment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

Management of the School of Dentistry’s space and facilities (60%)

Supervise a team of personnel who are responsible for providing facilities support and technical support for the 380 operatories our dental clinics.

Responsible for hiring and training employees, team-building, facilitating regular team meetings, setting performance expectations, reviewing work performance, conducting probationary and annual performance reviews, assigning and rewarding work, and disciplining, suspending or discharging, and resolving grievances as needed.

• Lead all aspects of the maintenance and repair of a large assortment of equipment in the pre-clinical, clinical, research and administrative areas in the School of Dentistry.
• Be responsible for and lead the maintenance, repair and modification to building systems, for example, electrical, nitrous oxide / oxygen, compressed air, dental unit water, oral suction (high and low), and ventilation.
• Respond to requests on facility modifications. Produce a project overview with drawings, materials, equipment, color schemes, estimates and alternatives.

Order and receive materials of funded projects that have timelines to meet exceptions of the end user.

Evaluate ergonomic considerations for the health and well-being of dentistry personnel, e.g., working with departments, divisions or individuals and outside vendors in the proper layout and design of office workstations.

Maintain budgets, databases and inventory for facilities (20%)

Prepare maintenance and operating reports, budgets and cost estimates for operational requirements. Evaluate and summarize operations and maintenance costs.

Maintain all Dental Engineering budgetary accounts including charging out parts used in repairs and maintenance to other departments.

• Maintain the School of Dentistry equipment inventory database and communicate with the University’s Inventory Services during routine equipment audits by providing locations of new equipment or existing items that have been relocated.
• Clear equipment or exiting items that have been relocated, are for sale, reuse or disposal through Inventory Services. Maintain and inventory of maintenance supplies and parts.
• Manage the key control system for the School of Dentistry. Maintain a database and serve as key controller to maintain security and proper key distribution.

Manage capital equipment program (10%)

Assess capital equipment and technology needs; maintain a capital equipment replacement plan. Process all capital equipment purchase requests including individual department requests and the School’s capital equipment program.

Prepare for bid certain items which are over a prescribed dollar limit set by university policy.

• Obtain warranty and annual service contract agreements.
• Issue purchase orders with appropriate information as required on accepted bids. Collaborate with Financial Management in acquiring proper budgeting information, budget numbers, allotment amounts, and provide invoice information on purchased items to the proper accounts.
• Handle incoming shipments of equipment and check invoices for accuracy. Make special shipping and handling arrangements.

Serve as liaison to School and campus programs (10%)

• Support the School of Dentistry’s Outreach programs. Consult on equipment and facilities needs. Evaluate need of Outreach programs and the levels of support required from within the School.
• Serve on the School’s Space Committee. Communicate and collaborate with the Academic Health Center space management programs (Facility Management) in maintaining current space inventory records.
• Serve as liaison with other university repair shops and outside vendors in the repair and maintenance of carpeting, painting, furnishings, and areas where specialized lighting is required.

Adjust schedules to allow for minimum of disruption in school activities.

Interface and cooperate with other departments and divisions on telecommunication and computer networking needs and installations including moves, changes or additions of services involving Networking & Telecommunications service (NTS).

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest.

We are a regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting services, patient treatment, and ongoing continuing dental education.

The School of Dentistry is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Diverse teams, perspectives, and backgrounds create a strong and creative team that best serves the University’s many communities, on campus and beyond.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.

You must submit your application online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.

You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach the required documentation as indicated below.

• Resume / current curriculum vita (CV),
• Letter of interest,
• One-page (500 word) diversity, equity and inclusion statement that explains your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your previous professional roles, and discusses the impact your contributions made to your organization(s) and the community.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.

Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.

Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St.

Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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