Utilities Systems Manager
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Management
Posted on May 9, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Utilities Systems Manager
Requisition Number
RE45309
Working Title
Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$71,700-118,313/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lb; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May involve heights above 4 feet; confined spaces; ditches; trenches; loud noises; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste while on job sites.
Work is primarily done in an office environment; yet, position holder will travel to/from various on-campus work or job-site locations and may be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes.
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm ( Monday – Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, Utilities & Energy Management, the Utilities Systems Manager, provides administrative management and leadership direction for Utilities & Energy Management Emissions and Environmental Compliance, Controls Engineering, and Facilities Systems for the University of Kentucky – Lexington Campus; Communicates directly with Facilities Management and customers to define, plan, and prioritize projects, renovations, maintenance, and operations; Oversees the implementation of utility system strategic plans, programming, and central plant delivery strategies to ensure the reliable and economic delivery of utilities to the campus; Plans and organizes all facets of the day-to-day department activities to meet short and long-range goals and objectives; Collaborates with utilities team members in the creation of short and long-term operating plans, including projections for fuel, equipment needs and deployment, personnel allocation, maintenance, and capital plans; and Defines and analyzes departmental metrics, implements, and executes optimized economic operating plans, and makes recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate.
In addition, this position manages overall fiscal allocations for projects, renovations, and maintenance associated with emissions, environmental compliance, controls engineering, and facilities systems; Assists with the development of budgets and capital planning; Reviews, recommends, and negotiates means and methods for new and renovated systems; Reviews drawings and specifications for all new and renovated facilities and systems; Authorizes emissions, controls engineering, and facilities systems shutdowns and start-ups; Performs Emissions and Environmental Reporting; Ensures Utilities & Energy Management standards and requirements are met and/or exceeded in accordance with established procedures and processes and holds team members accountable; and Directly oversees the supervision of assigned departmental staff.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Driver's License — Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Heating/Cooling Systems and Operations; Energy Conservation Management; Utilities; Building Codes; Safety and Environmental Compliance.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree – Engineering + 8 Years
MBA — Desirable
Deadline to Apply
05/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Utilities Systems Manager
Requisition Number
RE45309
Working Title
Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$71,700-118,313/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lb; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May involve heights above 4 feet; confined spaces; ditches; trenches; loud noises; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste while on job sites.
Work is primarily done in an office environment; yet, position holder will travel to/from various on-campus work or job-site locations and may be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes.
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm ( Monday – Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, Utilities & Energy Management, the Utilities Systems Manager, provides administrative management and leadership direction for Utilities & Energy Management Emissions and Environmental Compliance, Controls Engineering, and Facilities Systems for the University of Kentucky – Lexington Campus; Communicates directly with Facilities Management and customers to define, plan, and prioritize projects, renovations, maintenance, and operations; Oversees the implementation of utility system strategic plans, programming, and central plant delivery strategies to ensure the reliable and economic delivery of utilities to the campus; Plans and organizes all facets of the day-to-day department activities to meet short and long-range goals and objectives; Collaborates with utilities team members in the creation of short and long-term operating plans, including projections for fuel, equipment needs and deployment, personnel allocation, maintenance, and capital plans; and Defines and analyzes departmental metrics, implements, and executes optimized economic operating plans, and makes recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate.
In addition, this position manages overall fiscal allocations for projects, renovations, and maintenance associated with emissions, environmental compliance, controls engineering, and facilities systems; Assists with the development of budgets and capital planning; Reviews, recommends, and negotiates means and methods for new and renovated systems; Reviews drawings and specifications for all new and renovated facilities and systems; Authorizes emissions, controls engineering, and facilities systems shutdowns and start-ups; Performs Emissions and Environmental Reporting; Ensures Utilities & Energy Management standards and requirements are met and/or exceeded in accordance with established procedures and processes and holds team members accountable; and Directly oversees the supervision of assigned departmental staff.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Driver's License — Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Heating/Cooling Systems and Operations; Energy Conservation Management; Utilities; Building Codes; Safety and Environmental Compliance.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree – Engineering + 8 Years
MBA — Desirable
Deadline to Apply
05/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience as it relates to this job posting.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a specific project to which you contributed that impacted organizational improvement.
(Open Ended Question) - * Which statement most adequately describes your analytical skills. 1=None. 2=Very Limited. Information for analysis comes from other sources. 3=Moderate. Develop means of collecting data and receive data from other sources. 4=Extensive. Hands on. Coordinates, computes, and monitors all areas of the information being sought.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
