Manage and coordinate all building maintenance, building repairs, and general appearance of the Ayers building and grounds. The Maintenance Supervisor oversees special projects and renovations. Manage and coordinate all building maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the Ayers Building and surrounding grounds located in Innovation District. Plan and schedule work for assigned staff members, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing levels. Establish and update maintenance standards, priorities, and project records. Work and supervise work performed by outside vendors and general contractors.

Guide, train, and give technical assistance to employees engaged in daily operations, maintenance tasks and projects. Inspect completed assignments to ensure that satisfactory work has been completed. Review and update building maintenance specifications based on the best use of personnel, budget constraints, and industry practices. 

Establish equipment and supply maintenance budgets and assure accountability. Initiate purchase of supplies, services, tools, and equipment in accordance with established purchasing procedures. Plan, develop, and manage efficient, economical preventive maintenance of tools and equipment, including schedules and activities to ensure prolonged life, usefulness, assigned to and safety of equipment to minimize breakdowns, failures, and hazards.

Participate in the office department computerized work management system and utilize pertinent management reports to evaluate and improve system maintenance and operational performance and recommends any deferred maintenance items.

Ensure maintenance staff and external service technicians are properly trained and updated in proper maintenance/operations practices, safety, and regulatory issues. Provide an employee support system for improved production and efficiency. Provide performance feedback to employees regarding performance and the results of equipment inspections. 

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE
- Ten (10) years direct supervisory experience (or a combination of education and experience)
- Experience in an institutional research setting

KNOWLEDGE: None noted

SKILLS: Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (email)

ABILITIES: Ability to communicate with UF staff, faculty, visitors, vendors and building tenants.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to climb
- Ability to reach above shoulder frequently
- Ability to lift heavy items
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to bend repeatedly
- Ability to pull and push repetitively
- Ability to walk

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: None noted