Supervisor, Labor & Paint Shop
Basic Position Information
Job Code: 7134
Title: Supervisor, Labor & Paint Shop
Department: Facilities Management
Essential Personnel: Y
Job Family: Administrative Operations
Job Sub-Family: Facilities Management
FLSA Classification: NE
Job Grade: 014
Grade Min: $52,981
Grade Mid: $63,578
UHD Succession Plan: N
Criticality of Position: N/A
Career Ladder: In-Range
Campus Security Authority: Y
Screening Committee: N
Motor Vehicle Record Check: Y
Job Summary
The Supervisor, Labor & Paint Shop supports and assists the facilities management leadership in maintaining the physical appearance of the university, by supervising the Labor and Paint Shops.
Duties
- Collaborates and coordinates as necessary with staff, faculty, students, and visitors regarding furniture moves, and painting and construction projects
- Schedules, assigns, monitors, and evaluates work performed by the Labor and Paint Shops staff
- Supervises the Labor Shop by evaluating, inputting, assigning, monitoring, and closing work orders in FAMIS software
- Supervises the Paint Shop by evaluating, assigning, monitoring, and coordinating tasks with the Paint Shop Lead
- Collaborates and coordinates with Conference and Events Services staff, faculty, and students regarding event setups to ensure that a high quality of service is provided in a timely manner
- Performs the same work duties as those supervised; assists in the duties performed by subordinates
Marginal Duties
- Provides support to the Carpenter Shop, Custodial Shop and MEP Shops by supervising, coordinating, and scheduling work as requested by other supervisors and/or managers
- Conducts inspections of classrooms, study/lounge areas, corridors, restrooms, and furniture for any necessary repairs
- Approves all actions in TRAM for the Labor and Paint Shops
- Ensures the required tools and materials are available for the daily tasks and duties of the Labor and Paint Shops
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- Full Time Employees
Delegation of Work:
- Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
- Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Associate's degree
Required Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification:
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the operations of Labor and Paint Shops, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Skills:
- Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and in using a work order system;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Good multitasking and organizational skills
Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities;
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Routinely works in an inside and outside environment
Physical Demands:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
- Work involves some exposure to elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles
- Position requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and reaching. May, on rare occasions, be required to work in a high dangerous place, in a confined or windowless space, or be exposed to the risk of an electric shock
- May work near moving mechanical parts or be exposed to vibration. May, on rare occasions, be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids and to potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals
- Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must be able to climb and maintain balance on a ladder
- Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs
Position Specific Competencies
Commitment to Excellence - UHD
- Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
- Continuously strives to improve work performance.
- Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
- Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
Integrity
- Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
- Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
- Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.
Respect and Cooperation
- Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
- Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.
Dependability
- Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
- Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
- Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
- Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.
Flexibility
- Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
- Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
- Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
- Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
- Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.
Proficiency
- Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.
Focus on Customer Service
- Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
- Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
- Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
- If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
- Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
- Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.
Supervision
- Supervises the work of staff employees.
- Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
- Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
- Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
- Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
- Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.
Problem Solving
- Formulates plans and strategies to proactively resolve anticipated problems.
- Prudently responds to unforeseen problems through careful consideration and analysis of problem and relevant information and circumstances.
- Recognizes and apprises appropriate university administrator when resolution requires senior management input and/or approval.
Computer/Automated System Proficiency
- Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
- Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.
Student Success Indirect Support
- Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
- Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
- Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
- Helps students build peer support networks.
- Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
- Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
- Treats students with respect
- Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.
This job description may not encompass all duties and responsibilities associated with the position.