| Position Summary: |
Are you an experienced Facilities Specialist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact? UDRI is seeking a qualified Senior Facilities Specialist to support facilities management, research and manufacturing activities. As a Senior Facilities Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our state-of-the-art facilities. Apply today!
UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2020 alone exceeded $169 million. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is number one among colleges and universities receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense. The Institute has a tradition of research excellence with an uncompromising commitment to providing customers with quality products while maintaining the highest ethical standards. It is keenly aware that compliance with applicable laws and regulations is an essential condition for performing its business. Its commitment to compliance is based on providing a supportive environment, the integrity of its employees, and their support of the University's policies and applicable laws and regulations of the United States.
UDRI is seeking a qualified Senior Facilities Specialist to support facilities management, research and manufacturing activities. The successful candidate will supervise installation and set-up, and will monitor and maintain facilities and support equipment, including environmental controls, purified water systems, process equipment, chillers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, refrigeration equipment, power conditioners, various types of compressors, transformers, PLC’s, motor control components, etc. Technical tasks will include identifying system errors, managing OEM help desk guidance, and supervising repairs by contract services on automated mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies. Facilities technician will develop, maintain and procure an inventory of spare parts, specialty maintenance hand and power tools, equipment and supplies as required to streamline processes and increase efficiency. The candidate will also assist facilities management and engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve facilities processes, and commission new equipment and processes, and maintain overall facility reliability.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
•High school graduation or trade school equivalent plus a minimum of eight years of related technical experience is required
• Advanced knowledge of automated environmental, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Advanced experience with troubleshooting process systems and relaying technical data to OEM representatives
• Working knowledge of applicable code and laws in relation to electrical, structural, plumbing, mechanical, etc.
• 5 years min of experience in facilities operations
• Completion of 10-hour OSHA training
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented
• Demonstrated organization skills and detail oriented
• Self-motivated, and able to multi-task
• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Experience leading and working projects with general contractors and sub-contractors
• Thorough knowledge reading and interpreting construction drawings and CAD data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and CAD program files
• Highly organized and attention to detail
• Expert use of hand, power tools and powered facilities equipment including forklifts and scissor lifts
• Excellent time management skills
• Valid drivers license with low risk driving record - must qualify for University of Dayton drivers certification
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
• Associates Degree in applicable field of study or a minimum of 10 years directly related experience in facilities operations
• Completion of 30-hour OSHA training
• Experience with procurement of HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems
• Expert knowledge of automated equipment, PLC’s, motor control components, etc.
• Completion of apprenticeship program or other skilled trades program
• EPA refrigeration certification
• HVAC/R universal refrigeration license
• Proven experience in customer facing roles
• International Facility Management Certification
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| Closing Statement: |
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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