Facilities Manager - UIC Real Estate at UIC Alaska
UIC Alaska · Barrow, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Barrow
UIC Real Estate is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and repair projects in alignment with UIC’s project management standards. Responsibilities include ensuring timely preparation of work orders and cost estimates, ordering necessary materials, and managing repairs and upkeep of UIC properties. The role also involves coordinating related projects and maintaining the functional integrity and safety of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across UIC properties.
Essential functions will include:
Oversee maintenance-related projects in accordance with UIC’s project management standards.
Determine and prepare schedules, work assignments, and tasks for maintenance technicians, considering work priority, personnel skills, equipment availability, and weather conditions.
Coordinate with Real Estate in preparing development plans, estimates, studies, surveys, and research needed to meet departmental and corporate objectives.
Coordinate the preparation and scheduling of preventative maintenance plans.
Work with Real Estate to develop, manage, and maintain annual capital improvement plans for UIC properties and facilities.
Verify and document client satisfaction with repairs and services.
Maintain positive public relations with tenants and ensure timely resolution of all maintenance concerns.
Perform mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs or upgrades, including assembly, installation, troubleshooting, or repair work.
Assist with daily Real Estate maintenance operations and support UIC maintenance crews as needed.
Review, prioritize, and assign work orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of UIC functions, including accounting principles and practices, as well as administrative and clerical procedures such as file and records management.
Ten years of experience in maintenance management and inventory control.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in the North Slope region, with expertise in Arctic construction, facilities maintenance and operations, land use planning, or related activities.
Experience as a landlord or property manager, with knowledge of landlord/tenant laws preferred.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal structures and functions, particularly permitting and zoning procedures.
Knowledge of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
Physical and Mental Demands:
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Occasional climbing of ladders or stairs.
Normal vision and hearing required to perform job duties effectively.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating tools, equipment, and office technology.
Ability to work in varying Arctic weather conditions.
Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions:
Primarily performed in an office setting.
Frequent visits to UIC properties, facilities, and project sites.
Exposure to Arctic weather conditions, including extreme cold, wind, and snow.
May require travel within the North Slope region and to remote locations.
Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and construction-related hazards.
Work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule to meet project deadlines or respond to emergencies.
