Reitz Union Building Manager

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, Florida
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Provide support and oversight to all staff on duty during assigned shift, including but not limited to housekeeping, maintenance, productions, and event coordinators; provide guidance and resolve operational issues and concerns; assist with special tasks as needed. Respond to facility emergencies, critical incidents, and facility disruptions; direct staff response efforts, coordinate resources, and ensure timely documentation and communication with supervisors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGainesville, Florida
    Websitehr.ufl.edu/_pageup/favicon.ico

    Description

    Classification Title:

    Univ Union Program Specialist

    Classification Minimum Requirements:

    A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

    Job Description:

    Building Management and Oversight

    • Provide support and oversight to all staff on duty during assigned shift, including but not limited to housekeeping, maintenance, productions, and event coordinators; provide guidance and resolve operational issues and concerns; assist with special tasks as needed
    • Maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring facility activity, addressing safety concerns, and coordinating with University Police and other emergency personnel as needed
    • Open and close the facility according to established procedures
    • Conduct regular facility inspections to identify operational, maintenance, safety, and security concerns
    • Periodically monitor adjacent grounds and parking areas to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized use
    • Respond to facility emergencies, critical incidents, and facility disruptions; direct staff response efforts, coordinate resources, and ensure timely documentation and communication with supervisors
    • Uphold and enforce all university, departmental and facility policies, procedures, and standards
    • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, ADA requirements, and other applicable guidelines
    • Serve as a role model for professionalism, accountability, customer service, and operational excellence

    Event & Facility Support

    • Serve as the facility management representative for meetings, conferences, and special events held in the facility
    • Collaborate with event staff, facility users, and clients to ensure successful event execution and exceptional customer experiences
    • Review event diagrams and set up requirements to ensure rooms, audiovisual equipment, and support services are prepared accurately and efficiently
    • Assist with room setups, event transitions, strikes, and equipment staging as needed
    • Monitor event operations and staff performance, providing real-time coaching and guidance to maintain service standards
    • Troubleshoot facility and audiovisual issues and coordinate solutions with appropriate departments
    • Ensure timely access to event spaces and provide responsive customer service to guests, clients, and campus partners
    • Assist hotel staff with addressing facility concerns presented during guest stays

    Reporting & Documentation

    • Complete comprehensive shift reports detailing operational activities, staffing concerns, facility inspections, events, incidents, and maintenance issues
    • Prepare and submit incident reports, work orders, and required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
    • Report urgent situations, security concerns, and facility issues to appropriate leadership personnel
    • Manage Lost & Found operations, including documentation, retention, and disposal processes

    Training & Development

    • Assist with onboarding and training of event operations staff
    • Assist in development, maintenance, and implementation of event operations training programs, manuals, reference materials, and operational procedures
    • Observe staff on shift and provide coaching, constructive feedback, and retraining as needed

    Other Duties

    • Performs special projects, tasks, and other duties, as assigned, to support departmental needs
    Expected Salary:

    $18.93/HR; A shift differential is added to the 2nd shift

    Required Qualifications:

    A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

    Preferred:
    • Knowledge of building operations, facility management, and/or event management
    • General knowledge of audio-visual systems and event technology
    • Experience reviewing event diagrams and coordinating set-ups to meet client specifications
    • Proficiency with computers, scheduling software, and common business applications
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to creating a positive experience for guests, clients, and campus partners
    • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-oriented environment
    • Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
    • Function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
    • Handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
    • Understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
    • Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
    • Ability to manage emergencies, critical incidents, and challenging situations calmly, professionally, and effectively
    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and a cover letter.

    Criminal background check is required.

    Normal Work Schedule:

    • This is an evening shift; 4:00pm - 12:00am
    • Days off rotate to meet department needs
    • Working every other weekend is required

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

    This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

    Health Assessment Required:Yes

     

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