POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Preventative Maintenance Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 8864
GRADE 26
CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Facilities Manager
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Assistant Director of Facilities Management - Maintenance
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Preventative Maintenance Coordinator develops, documents, and establishes the preventative maintenance of all facility and utility systems, including, but not limited to, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), steam, condensate, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely collection of equipment data and ensures data is recorded in the CMMS in a well-organized manner so it can be easily retrieved and utilized to facilitate maintenance of the systems. The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator works closely with appropriate Facilities Management staff, including the Facilities Manager and Utilities Manager in developing, implementing, and monitoring preventive maintenance programs for facility and utility systems, components, and equipment. The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator reviews manufacturer’s operation manuals to determine optimum frequency of preventative maintenance. The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator reviews manufacturer’s operation manuals to determine optimum frequency of preventative maintenance. The Preventative maintenance Coordinator supervises student and part-time staff that perform administrative and semi-skilled preventative maintenance within Facilities Maintenance and, in coordination with policies established by the Director of Environmental Management, enforces federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials. The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator works closely with the Administrative Coordinator to distribute preventative maintenance work, collect and compile data regarding the performance of preventative maintenance, routinely evaluate the preventative maintenance program (task frequency, completion rate, timeliness, performance results, etc.) and recommend adjustments or improvements to the program. The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator works closely with the Projects Technician to collect data regarding new construction, renovation, or other projects.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent and an Associate’s degree, completion of a technical training program in a maintenance trade equivalent to a minimum of sixty hours of college credit, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in a maintenance trade, or a combination of the three, is required.
Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial or commercial facilities is required. Experience in mechanical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems is preferred.
Skills: A working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection equipment as well as other building and utilities systems, equipment, and components is required. A general knowledge of maintenance and repair processes and procedures for building and utility equipment, systems, and components is required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community are required. The ability to read and interpret information from equipment manufacturer’s manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, construction project specifications, appropriate state and local government codes, and trade-specific manuals and practices and to determine how the fixture or equipment should perform is required. Strong technical writing skills are required. Supervisory skills, the ability to motivate others to effective action, and strong administrative abilities are required. Computer literacy is required; a working knowledge of, or the ability to learn and use, database applications is required, including an understanding of the structure of databases and how to develop and generate reports to retrieve and utilize the data. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Skills in the proper use of test equipment, hand and power tools, diagnosing and trouble-shooting equipment malfunctions and systems failures are preferred. Experience with a CMMS system, including data entry, scheduling, and report generation is preferred.
Effort: The ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis is required. The ability to tolerate prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis is required. The ability to work in confined spaces is required. A full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically-powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs and ladders in all University buildings, and to work at heights. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations.
Other: The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to most maintenance trades that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be available to respond to emergencies and work on-call and weekends as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the Facilities Manager with ensuring that all facilities are structurally sound, mechanically operational, electrically efficient, and safe by planning and scheduling recurring preventative maintenance activities in coordination with the Work Management Center.
2. Assists in administering the preventative maintenance program by utilizing an in-depth understanding of the maintenance program and associated tasks and processes and knowledge of the CMMS to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of preventative maintenance, coordinating with others as needed to achieve desired outcomes, and providing reliable and authoritative information, work orders, reports, and recommendations to administer and monitor the preventative maintenance program.
3. Gathers data in the field and supervises the student and part-time maintenance employees in data gathering and makes work assignments based upon an evaluation of job requirements and individual expertise.
4.Monitors and assures completion of work by assigned staff.
5. Assists with the development of a competent and efficient staff by training personnel in the proper use of the CMMS as well as the use of test equipment, hand tools, and power tools, shop safety, and appropriate work methods for equipment data gathering and determination of preventative maintenance tasks.
6. Develops CMMS preventative maintenance tasks and documents instructions and procedures for the preventative maintenance of facility and utility components, systems, and equipment, including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
7. Supports preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining University facility and utility systems, components, and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and associated control systems by assisting in the development, administration, and monitoring of preventive maintenance programs, keeping accurate records in the CMMS on all aspects of the systems such as equipment characteristics, breakdowns and associated repairs, equipment replacements, and required and performed preventative and reactive maintenance, and developing and generating reports to assist in the tracking of maintenance tasks and associated benefits of the preventative maintenance program.
8. Assists the Facilities Manager with ensuring that contracted maintenance services meet specified results and are appropriately documented in the CMMS.
9. Reduces the likelihood for liability regarding the University's compliance with federal regulations by complying with and enforcing policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials.
10. forces University and departmental rules and policies regarding employee conduct for assigned staff by advising them of the rules and policies on employee conduct and recommending progressive disciplinary action to the Facilities Manager as necessary.
11. Reduces the likelihood of a significant disruption of mechanical services (i.e., heating, cooling, plumbing, electricity) to the University.
12. Accomplishes the required work independently by gathering and organizing the required information, maintaining required records, evaluating various approaches to completing projects, developing tools and reports to accomplish and monitor progress, utilizing resources to achieve desired outcomes, exercising judgement to make decisions, and assuring effective communication with stakeholders.
13. In coordination with the appropriate Facilities Management staff, facilitates workflow and the efficient use of time and effort by establishing processes, guidelines, and rules related to the preventative maintenance program.
14. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
15. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
16. Contributes to the overall success of Facilities Management by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator is supervised by the Facilities Manager and supervises student staff and part-time staff.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED DECEMBER 2017
