Building Manager, Wharton Operations

Description

The role of the Wharton Operations Building Manager is pivotal in overseeing and orchestrating the day-to-day work order activities across the Wharton buildings, encompassing a combined area exceeding 1,000,000 square feet.

This multifaceted role involves a spectrum of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of these facilities.

On a daily basis, the Building Manager is tasked with supervising and scheduling maintenance activities, encompassing both routine upkeep and the handling of new work order requests.

This involves generating and prioritizing work orders, overseeing project implementation, and conducting regular inspections of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.

Additionally, the Building Manager plays a key role in diagnosing mechanical issues and determining appropriate courses of action, all while adhering to stringent safety standards and protocols.

A critical aspect of the role involves conducting daily tours of the buildings to assess their condition and address any concerns raised by occupants promptly.

This includes following up with occupants to ensure that suitable conditions are maintained and addressing any maintenance issues or requests in a timely manner.

Furthermore, the Building Manager is responsible for coordinating with external vendors to facilitate necessary repairs or services and tracking the costs associated with work orders to ensure budgetary compliance.

In addition to maintenance-related duties, the Building Manager provides support across various operational aspects, including assisting with housekeeping , customer support center, and mail room operations.

Furthermore, they oversee the administration of job assignments for a team of three union service mechanics, ensuring that tasks are delegated effectively and completed to the highest standards.

Overall, the Wharton Operations Building Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the Wharton buildings, contributing to a conducive environment for the Wharton community to thrive and succeed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS-

• Associate’s Degree and 3-5 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Facility Management Expertise : Demonstrated experience in overseeing the management and maintenance of large-scale facilities, with a keen understanding of the diverse needs of a community-oriented institution like Wharton.
• Operations Management Skills : Proven ability to orchestrate day-to-day work order activities across extensive building areas exceeding 1,000,000 square feet, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.
• Maintenance Supervision : Track record of supervising and scheduling maintenance activities, including routine upkeep and handling of new work order requests, while maintaining optimal functionality of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Vendor Management : Experience in coordinating with external vendors to facilitate necessary repairs or services, while effectively tracking associated costs to ensure budgetary compliance.
• Team Leadership and Delegation : Proficiency in overseeing and delegating job assignments for a team of union service mechanics, ensuring tasks are completed to the highest standards and contributing to operational excellence.
• Multitasking and Adaptability : Ability to provide support across various operational aspects, including housekeeping, customer support center, and mail room operations, while maintaining focus on core building management responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-

• Problem Solving and Decision Making : Ability to diagnose mechanical issues, determine appropriate courses of action, and prioritize tasks effectively, adhering to stringent safety standards and protocols.
• Customer Service Orientation : Strong focus on addressing occupants' concerns promptly, conducting daily tours to assess building conditions, and ensuring suitable conditions are maintained to support the Wharton community.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$17.98 - $27.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn.

Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.

Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work : Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance : In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.

If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements.

Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

Professional and Personal Development : Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

University Resources : As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.

Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples.

As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.

Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff.

You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

Flexible Work Hours : Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.

These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and / or job structures.

Penn Home Ownership Services : Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

Adoption Assistance : Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.