University of Massachusetts Amherst Hiring for Apprentice IV (Facilities Management – Mt Ida) at Mt. Ida – Newton Full Time

Job no: 519569
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: Mt. Ida – Newton
Department: VC Admin & Finance Office
Union: AFSCME
Categories: Facilities/Grounds

About UMass Amherst – Mount Ida Campus

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst is located in Newton, MA adjacent to the Newton-Needham Innovation District, and the tech-focused Route 128 corridor. At Mount Ida, UMass Amherst offers an array of experiential learning opportunities to its undergraduate students, as well as a growing number of graduate and professional degree programs. The campus is growing its undergraduate career development programs with expanded access to internships and co-ops in the thriving Greater Boston area.

Job Summary

Works with the Mount Ida Campus Associate Director of Facilities to assist in procurement, estimation, oversight, and preventive and restorative maintenance. This position will learn and master each discipline of facilities management by doing. The position is designed as a temporary (3 year) position to allow recent graduates the opportunity to gain experience early in their career.

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning building maintenance and repair work in a variety of trades.
• Assist in the review and oversight of UMA Building Maintenance and Service Contracts.
• Prepare estimates of labor, material, and equipment costs according to accepted Engineered Performance Standards, Unit Price Contracts and Means Cost Data for proposed work based on plans, drawings, specifications, work descriptions, field sketches and site conditions. Use R. S. Means or current cost estimating data system to assure best price is provided by contractors when necessary.
• Ensure that Massachusetts Regulatory Codes are applied to planned work.
• Assist in oversight and coordination of service contract work performed by outside contractors and coordinates such activities with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Building Maintenance staff.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to verify adherence to and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Inspect buildings and building systems to determine cost of materials required for maintenance, repair or replacement of parts; note hazardous conditions; and establish work priorities based on safety requirements and the operational needs of the facility.
• Determine the need for, and acquire supplies, materials and equipment required to perform assigned work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports concerning work progress, work completed costs, problems encountered, equipment and materials used, and employees’ time and attendance. Make recommendations regarding assigned activities.
• Consult with manufacturer representatives, contractors, engineers, campus staff, EH&S, regulatory agencies and building inspectors to resolve technical problems related to the planning and estimating of work.
• Attend operational, departmental and schedule planning meetings and provide input for the development of the Mount Ida Campus.
• Drive to various locations to verify site conditions and estimate and plan approved work.
• Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the workplace and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Knowledge of planning and estimating for building construction and repair activities.
• Recent college graduate in discipline including familiarity with typical systems, materials, tools, and work
  procedures used for building construction and operation.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft software programs.
• Ability to climb ladders and steep stairs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal effectively with campus customers.
• Typing and computer skills.
• Possession and maintenance of a current and valid class D Driver’s License.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, travel to other campuses, climb, drive, reach, twist, lift, and perform repetitive movements.

Additional Details

Qualifications Acquired on Job

• Ability to break jobs down to their basic tasks and then estimate the labor, materials, and equipment necessary to
  accomplish the tasks.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts Regulatory Codes and ability to interpret the language of and apply the codes to
  specific jobs.
• Ability to read, interpret and prepare plans, specifications, drawings, sketches, and diagrams.
• MCPPO Trainings.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems for estimating, scheduling, material requisitioning
  and tracking work.
• Training and increased proficiency in work planning and estimating techniques.
• Customer service training.
• Knowledge of campus HVAC systems and Building Maintenance activities.
• All other trainings as assigned.

Work Schedule

Salary Information

Grade 16

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application, submit a resume and provide contact information for three (3) professional references to ensure consideration.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Jun 29 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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