Sr. Superintendent, Physical Plant

Sr. Superintendent, Physical Plant
Residential Operations

Summary of Job Details
Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Sr Superintendent provides the leadership and management for the daily operations of a group of Skilled Craft Workers for HDAE. Provides operational services to eight residence halls and four dining commons with more than 4700 residents. Responsibilities include daily scheduling/adjusting of assignments/resources/vendors, establishing work priorities, implementation of training programs, adjusting work procedures and priorities to meet schedules or work demands, meeting with clients and vendors, ordering and inspecting materials, site inventory management, analyzing and resolving work problems, maintaining records, quality control for maintenance work, exercising responsibility for quality of work in residence halls/dining commons and back-up manager for all housing facilities.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
4-6 years Experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibility, leading various journey level craft workers, in an institutional facilities maintenance and construction environment
Substantial experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibility, leading and directing various journey level craft workers, in an institutional facilities maintenance and construction environment. Journey level certification or equivalent education and/or experience in one or more trade specialties.
Familiarity with multiple skilled trades including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, carpentry, painting, and hazardous material abatement.
Two years experience managing small to medium size construction and renovation projects. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, and management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite, other management software, and familiarity with a range of modern electronic communication media.
Use of emotional intelligence as an effective leadership tool. Ability to assess interpersonal interactions with clients and staff and adjust style to have positive outcomes.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Substantial experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibility, leading and directing various journey level craft workers, in an institutional facilities maintenance and construction environment.
Certification in a specialty skilled trade required.
Journey level certification or equivalent education and/or experience in one or more trade specialties.

Special Conditions of Employment
Ability to respond to emergency and after hour maintenance calls. Days and hours will vary to meet operational needs.
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Mon Fri 7:30am 4:00pm

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Application review begins 6/11/2025
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Job #78558