Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date02/03/2025Classification TitleFacilities / OperationsRankN - No RankWorking TitleHousing Maintenance ManagerDepartment670020 - HOU Housing MaintenancePosition NumberD95500RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusF - Fixed Term
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Facilities and Property Management (FPM) comprises approximately 80 full time and 60 student employees who work together to maintain over 5 million square feet in downtown Portland, and this team is a key element in the department. FPM is pleased to serve all members of the PSU community, and takes a tremendous amount of pride in providing a superior and vibrant learning environment :https://www.pdx.edu/facilities/
FPM is recognized as an exceptionally talented team built from a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service and teamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride in supporting the mission of the University. All facilities maintenance personnel are considered essential personnel and may be required to respond to campus emergencies, including inclement weather.
Position Summary
Portland State University is hiring an experienced and innovative Housing Maintenance Manager to lead a qualified team of 8-10 full time staff who are responsible for the operations and maintenance of multiple residential buildings on campus. The Housing Maintenance Manager supervises and manages a team who are responsible for all building engineering, maintenance and operations related to campus residential housing.
An experienced leader who has strong customer service skills, ability to build rapport with internal and external customers, strong technical skills, and the ability to balance competing demands while implementing innovative solutions will be successful in this position. They must be able to coach and motivate staff members to achieve goals by providing the resources, support and structure they need to excel.
This is a permanent full-time position within an innovative team-oriented environment located in downtown Portland, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with at least 38 days of paid time off each year, 95% employer-funded premium healthcare, 100% employer-funded retirement plans, and 70% off of tuition for the employee, dependent children, and your spouse or domestic partner. This position is represented by SEIU 89. Some of the union benefits include annual eligibility for a salary increase of nearly 5%, access to hardship funds, direct support from Local Stewards, and frequent sponsored activities to strengthen your community at PSU and within your region!
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience managing and leading teams in maintenance operations
- Five years of full-time experience in building maintenance and operations, or equivalent combination education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work weekends and respond to after hours emergencies. Such work is expected to be occasional.
- Valid State issued driver’s license.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification(s) in facilities maintenance or capital projects
- Experience maintaining university residential halls, residential properties, hotel/conference facilities
- Experience managing budgets for projects, departments, and/or buildings.
- Strong communication skills and customer service skill set
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursUsually Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Occasional after hours and weekends may be requiredTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $60,384 and $75,492. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
Portland State has an excellent benefits package including 95% employer-paid health insurance premiums (employees and eligible dependents) and significantly reduced tuition rates for employees and eligible dependents at any of the Oregon Public Universities. After completing six full months employees are eligible to choose the employer-paid pension programs in addition to two voluntary retirement programs. Wellness options include access to the PSU Rec Center at a reduced rate and free wellness programs. For a comprehensive view of all PSU benefits, visit the PSU Total Compensation Calculator.
Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists IdentifiedApplication screening begins01/02/2025Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46460
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you able to work weekends and respond to after hours emergencies? Such work is expected to be occasional.
- * Do you have a valid State issued driver’s license?
- * Please briefly describe your experience managing or leading teams, formally or informally, in a housing or other facilities maintenance setting
(Open Ended Question)
- * From the standpoint of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, gender identification, and other factors, PSU is a very diverse environment. Please describe your experience working with, and for, diverse colleagues, clients, and managers.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents
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