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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The University of North Texas has over 170 buildings across more than 1,000 acres of land spread across the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex. The Facilities department provides services for the development, maintenance, and daily operation of all university buildings and grounds. Facilities is comprised of the following teams: Maintenance & Operations; Planning, Design & Construction; Space Planning & Management; and Support & Services.
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Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing analytic tools and support for strategic expenditures in facilities and is responsible for the physical facilities to support the academic, research and community support mission of UNT. This includes the procurement, maintenance, repair, renovation and operation of buildings, utilities and supporting infrastructure for academic, research, residence and dining purposes.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and eight years of closely related professional experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Deep understanding of building systems, maintenance operations, sustainability practices and space planning.
* Familiarity with managing capital projects, budgeting, construction and cost analysis.
* Knowledge of planning for facilities, deferred maintenance strategies, and institutional planning.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Plans for capital construction and recommends major facilities renovation and construction projects to provide adequate facilities to support the academic mission. Develops campus standards for new construction and renovation of university facilities.
- Plans and implements projects for provision of reliable and redundant utilities to university facilities. Coordinates with utility providers to ensure sufficient capacity and reliable service from commercial sources.
- Provides recommendations for solutions to meet facilities needs of university departments and activities. Oversees the design and construction of major facility renovation and repair projects to accommodate innovative teaching techniques and research requirements.
- Manages capital improvement budgets assigned to Facilities and maintains the university's five-year capital plan. Participates in capital project planning and design review efforts of the university System for major campus construction and renovation projects.
- Oversees the Facilities departments budget, human resource management, and all other aspects of the department which consists of:
1) Planning, Design & Construction
2) Support & Services
3) Space Planning & Management
4) Facility Operations including the functions of maintenance of campus facilities and utility systems, building renovations, energy management and conservation, maintenance and improvement of the campus grounds, cleaning of campus buildings, solid waste management, automotive services, capital improvements and deferred maintenance, safety and compliance.
- Hires, trains, monitors, and conducts scheduled evaluations of the work performance of employees supervised.
- Assists in pursuing new real estate development.
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Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Overtime as necessary
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Driving University Vehicle
Yes
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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