Facilities Support: 60%
• Oversee/coordinate all aspects of facilities management including maintenance, building repair projects, remodeling, renovation, studio desk configuration, waste management, resource recovery, work orders, and construction projects
• Plan and control operating expenses of the facilities budget, and confer with and inform the School of Architecture leadership about facility matters and problem areas
• Monitor daily activities in facilities related to the School of Architecture (Architecture Building and the Embodied Computation Laboratory)
• Respond to student, faculty and staff inquiries and complaints and resolve problems in facility operations and services at School building locations
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and University regulations (fire codes, storage of flammable materials, etc.), energy efficiency, and ADA requirements
• Handle routine requests for maintenance (HVAC, furniture, electric, plumbing, etc.); works with University trades to ensure minimal interference with building occupants when repairs need to be done (including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, locksmiths, HVAC, paint shop, etc.)
• Support major renovation projects by acting as a liaison between faculty and design reps, and ensuring specifications have been met and services are in place
• Coordinate all construction projects within the confines of the School of Architecture facilities
• Collaborate with Fabrication staff on the (digital) production of construction elements and design features used in renovation and other special projects as requested by the Dean
• Manage/execute in-house renovation and special projects generally scheduled for semester breaks and summer
• Manage and distribute all School of Architecture building keys, deposits and refunds; resolve building access issues; contact for electronic (prox) access and key systems
• Collaborate with the Fabrication staff to coordinate receiving of large materials and equipment, studio desks and furniture moves
• Directly responsible for obtaining quotes, selecting suppliers, negotiating contract specification, purchasing supplies and fulfilling services related to office equipment, furnishings, ergonomic assessment requirements, research space requirements, and working accordingly through the School’s and University’s business and financial offices for all procurement-related activity
• Receive and analyze requests for space and develop plans to maximize facility use. Maintain current floor plans and records of room occupancy. Prepare the annual space survey to accurately reflect the facility's space uses, including space utilized for organized research. Coordinate/participate in the configuration/reconfiguration of classroom and other spaces to meet the academic and event requirements of the School of Architecture
School Program and Event Support: 25%
• Perform various moving, room set-up, installations, and special assignments as requested by the School Leadership
• Provide support for School events, lectures, and symposiums in terms of setup and services needs
• Provide studio and course review-related support in terms of setup and services needs
• Provide School-exhibition support in terms of setup and services needs
Building Liaison: 10%
• Act as an advocate for building occupants, and the main point of contact for both building occupants and University Facilities
• Provide support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and interface with departments across campus, including Environmental Health & Safety, Building Services, Design and Construction, Public Safety, Transportation and Parking Office, Risk Management, and other department's facilities representatives
• In conjunction with the Department Manager, serve as safety manager of the Architecture Building and Embodied Computation Laboratory
• Participate in regular meetings hosted by Environmental Health & Safety, Office of Design and Construction, and other campus partners as applicable; partner with colleagues across campus regarding building management best practices
Other Facilities Related Activities: 5%
• Communicate and comply with fleet policies/procedures and advise School-licensed drivers
• Available on weekends and evenings as necessary in emergencies
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Department Manager
• Establish expertise in the use of business and financial tools to support budgeting, planning and reporting in the areas of facilities maintenance (work request expenses, utilities consumption) and space management (research expenses per square foot, classroom utilization and scheduling, etc.)