MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and reporting activities associated with completing maintenance work orders. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops and maintains preventative maintenance programs based on the life cycle of each building unit.

Inspects buildings needing repairs to assess problems and to determine status, materials, and man-hour requirements.

Determines whether repairs should be made in-house or contracted out based on the estimated size and duration of the project.

Estimates repair, replacement, or renovation costs, confers with purchasing agent and others on fund availability, and advises agency management on project priorities.

Writes specifications or coordinates the writing of specifications for equipment and materials needed for maintenance and repair projects.

Advises consulting engineers and architects on the nature, history, and specifications for major repair projects.

Verifies the quality of workmanship and conformance to specifications of contracted installations and repairs by performing periodic inspections.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of building and equipment maintenance requirements and procedures. Knowledge of building repair, maintenance, materials, and costs. Ability to estimate costs, materials, manpower, time, and equipment required in the repair and maintenance of buildings. Ability to conduct on-site inspections of facilities to determine compliance with specifications. Ability to plan maintenance programs and prepare work order schedules. Ability to maintain records and files.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus six years of experience involving facilities maintenance and repair or a related area.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.