University of New Haven Looking for Facilities Manager – Shift Operations (2B) Full Time

Facilities Manager – Shift Operations (2B)

Buildings and Grounds

Search #21-04M

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The
Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of
West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 7,000 students from across the globe.

Within the University
of New Haven’s colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across engineering,
health sciences and healthcare, business, law enforcement and public service, the liberal arts and sciences, and the fine arts.

More
than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a longstanding commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based
learning. The University of New Haven ranks among the top universities in the Northeast and boasts nationally ranked programs in a number of
majors across business, criminal justice, health sciences, engineering, cybersecurity, forensic science, and the liberal arts and
sciences.

Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about
individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to
fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.

Under the leadership of President Steven H. Kaplan, who was named
the sixth president in 2004, the University has experienced significant growth — both in enrollment and in the expansion of the
University’s West Haven campus. Full-time undergraduate enrollment has more than doubled, and first-year applications have nearly
quadrupled.

Over the last decade, the University has completed more than $300 million in major capital projects while launching 26
new academic programs. The University has also added campuses in Tuscany, Italy, and Orange, Conn.

For more background on the
University of New Haven please visit: www.newhaven.edu

The University of New Haven: Campus tour given by students and an overview message from President
Steve Kaplan.

SEARCH DESCRIPTION:

The Facilities Manager Shift Operations has primary responsibility for
Physical Plant operations during hours assign. This includes all shift staff and contractors, the site’s HVAC and Utility systems and
auxiliaries which require continuous monitoring, repair and preventative maintenance serving the academic, student life, athletic and
administrative facilities. Working relationships with various personnel levels (bargaining level through management) associated with several
hundred different HVAC and building utility systems which vary in importance, complexity and age are an integral part of this
position. This position will act as shift watch stander with primary oversight of the campus building management systems.
This position will respond directly or direct staff to off design conditions in all buildings. In addition, will monitor remotely and triage
off design conditions campus wide and respond locally when necessary. The incumbent will be responsible to coordinate the day-to-day
operation of the site’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building management system(s), and associated auxiliary
services and systems. Day to Day oversight and management of personnel assigned to the shift. Responsible to set priorities, coordinate with
and dispatch operating personnel (Trade mechanic’s & contractors) in facilities and systems operation and repairs. Identify, plan, and
assist the facilities staff in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of HVAC systems and associated auxiliary services
and equipment.

CORE DUTIES:

· Monitoring Building Management System (Including remote locations)

· Respond independently to Off Design alarms and taking corrective or mitigating actions (remote location– dispatch
appropriate support/service staff).

· Manages and may respond directly to Service calls (either from daytime Facilities call
line or directly during Off-hours)

· Monitoring Fire Alarms and manages responding as facilities representative taking
corrective or mitigating actions as assigned

· Manages Work Order and Service Requests during off hours.

·
Manages and directs “On Call” or Facilities shift staff as required

· Will work in close collaboration with
Facilities leadership and staff in support of ongoing 24/7 Operations.

· Manages operation of utility plant equipment and
systems such as boilers, cooling towers, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical distribution, air compressors, wastewater system, etc., in a safe
and economical manner.

· Manages engineering logs and records

· Responsible for supervision and coordination
with trade staff of all utility equipment shutdowns, startups, including lock-out/tag-out safety procedures.

· Manages the
response to temperature complaint calls from site’s general population, assuring that people comfort, and indoor air quality issues are
properly addressed and resolved.

· Responsible for coordinating and implementing shutdowns for preventive maintenance and
repair work in collaboration with the operating departments and building occupants.

· Responsible to operate in a safe and
efficient manner and area in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, including OSHA, environmental, safety and security
concerns.

· Is considered “essential personnel” and required to report, respond and or support in emergency
situations including but not limited to, inclement weather, utility outages, fire, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES:

· This position requires strenuous physical activity, including but not limited to walking, bending,
standing, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, and the ability to lift to 50 pounds.

· Shift 2B Hours of work are 4:00PM –
2:00AM (10 hours) Wednesday through Saturday.

· The Facilities Manager Shift Operation must be able to quickly assess and
resolve problems associated with daily facilities operations and services.

· Must be able to read blueprints/drawings
including piping, mechanical and electrical,

· The ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative manner
with others.

· Ability to prioritize duties, with a strong focus on attention to detail and completing assignments and meeting
deadlines.

· Ability to work additional hours when required.

· A valid Connecticut Driver’s License

· A strong customer service orientation and ability to interact with a diverse constituency.

· Ability to speak,
read and write English.

University of New Haven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Vision

The
University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a diverse institution which celebrates, respects, and values individuals of all
social identities. We believe that as members of the university community, our socio‐cultural differences ignite intellectual growth and
foster a culture of understanding that embraces our ever‐changing society.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the
qualifications we are looking for, and are interested in working for an institution where the experience of learning is both personal and
pragmatic and one that is guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success, we want to hear from you!
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references, which will remain confidential to the following link: apply.interfolio.com/94009

It is mandatory that UNH employees abide by
all pre-determined Covid related policies and procedures.