University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Utility Plant Maintenance Manager
As a Utility Plant Maintenance Manager, you will:
• Determine the maintenance needs for utility plant equipment, including steam generators, hot water systems, chilled water systems, and compressed air systems.
• Research, develop, and maintain comprehensive equipment maintenance schedules, and schedule maintenance tasks, ensuring a balance between corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Assign technicians to tasks based on skill set and task requirements, focusing on equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, control valves, motors, fans, piping systems, and heat exchangers.
• Supervise the performance of maintenance tasks, overseeing the entire process from tear-down and diagnosis to repair and assembly.
• Utilize the CMMS to translate requests for work into work orders and update the campus utilities GIS mapping system to reflect current infrastructure and maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are assessed, allocated, and accomplished in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to established standards and protocols.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures and technical manuals to accurately identify maintenance requirements for equipment.
• Manage procurement of materials, parts, and equipment necessary for maintenance tasks and projects.
• Coordinate training on maintenance procedures and best practices to ensure staff competence and adherence to standards.
• Conduct and document regular assessments of employee performance and make recommendations to management on the optimal assignment of maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
• Participate in industry-related workshops, seminars, conferences, or other similar activities.
What you bring to the position:
• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible maintenance experience.
• 1+ year supervisory and/or leadership role.
• Management and administrative capabilities, with a proven ability to analyze, delegate, and organize effectively.
• Skilled in administrative and business functions, with strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Skilled in project management with the ability to articulate goals and produce results through delegation.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Competence with general business software.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with skills to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse groups.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance planning for utility plant equipment, specifically in steam and chilled water production and distribution systems.
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.
• Operational and maintenance knowledge in electrical and electronic systems, as well as boiler and/or refrigeration equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and meet driver eligibility requirements.
Apply Now: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/90604
A criminal history background check, pre-employment physical, and driving record review will be conducted.
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