Technical Staff Assistant IV, Cockrell School Of Engineering

Building Maintenance And Safety Supervisor

Oversees building maintenance, repair, safety, and cleanliness for the GLT and EBD including all common areas. Oversees infrastructure needs and troubleshoots building problems, ensures preventative building maintenance is managed, and prepares and submits work orders for repairs and renovations. Plans and estimates time and materials requirements for project work. Coordinates all lab renovations for GLT and EBD in concert with Cockrell School personnel and faculty members, including renovations, equipment outfitting activities. Interfaces with Facilities Services, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), contractors, vendors, etc. Coordinates all work orders with Facilities Services shops (Plumbing, Locks and Keys, Electric, PMCS, Furniture, Events, Moving, etc.). Performs regular walk-through inspections of the GLT and EBD building and site as the Cockrell Schools representative and brings construction deficiencies to the director’s attention; Gains a working knowledge of GLT and EBD buildings automated systems, HVAC, gas distribution and gas monitoring system, monitor their installation and witness building commissioning/testing as the Cockrell Schools representative; Meets with future and present occupants and procures the necessary fit-up and move-in components, ensuring these items are ready when they move into the laboratories and at all times; and work with Cockrell School leadership to develop a move-in schedule and upkeep of GLT and EBD. Manages chemical and gas distribution, inventory controls, and gas monitoring systems for the GLT and EBD. Manages receiving area of GLT and EBD, to include shipping, receiving, and distribution of critical lab and departmental packages. Performs the maintenance of records, preparation of material orders, receipt, inspection and storing of electronic and mechanical components, supplies, test equipment, and the disbursement of supplies to the teaching labs and department constituents. Maintains a high degree of safety, cleanliness and security of all materials held within, according to protocols. Supervises technical staff and/or student workers. Processes, manages, and tracks Facilities Services work orders for GLT and EBD. Serves as point of contact for all renovations, including being responsible for lab clean out, lab make ready and space inventory. Serves as a liaison with UT Environmental Health and Safety, Custodial Services, UTPD, and Emergency Management. Develops and maintains building-specific emergency preparedness protocols and train staff accordingly. Serves on the CSE safety committee and helps ensure compliance with safety standards. Responsible for space and furniture inventory and maintenance of space records for GLT and EBD. Coordinates building access via (Building Access Card System) and serves as a point of contact for access issues.