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Job ID360211 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyCampus Operations Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9742FP Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has an opening for our Director of Dental Engineering. This position administers and provides college-wide maintenance, repair, and modifications to the School of Dentistry facilities and all related equipment. The pay range for this position is $100,000-$115,000 depending on the qualifications and experience that the finalist brings to the position. This position works on-site at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, on the East Bank campus in Minneapolis. The Dental Engineering team provides support services in the repair and maintenance of over a complex array of equipment: over 380 dental operatories and support labs as well as specialized research equipment. The Director works as liaison with the University Department of Environmental Health and Safety, University Facility Management, and Telecommunications. The Director oversees the Capital Equipment program in evaluation replacement or new equipment and procurement, and oversees division remodeling projects. Position Responsibilities: Management of the School of Dentistry's space and facilities (60%) 1. Supervise a team of personnel who are responsible for providing facilities support to the School of Dentistry and technical support for the 380 operatories in the School of Dentistry clinics. Responsible for hiring and training employees, team-building, facilitating regular team meetings, setting performance expectations, reviewing work performance, conducting probationary and annual performance reviews, assigning and rewarding work, and disciplining, suspending or discharging, and resolving grievances as needed. 2. Oversee the maintenance and repair of a large assortment of equipment in the pre-clinical, clinical, research and administrative areas in the School of Dentistry. 3. Oversee and lead the maintenance, repair and modification to building systems, for example, electrical, nitrous oxide/oxygen, compressed air, dental unit water, oral suction (high and low), and ventilation. 4. Respond to requests on facility modifications. Produce a project overview with drawings, materials, equipment, color schemes, estimates and alternatives. Order and receive materials of funded projects that have timelines to meet exceptions of the end user. 5. Evaluate ergonomic considerations for the health and well-being of dentistry personnel, e.g., working with departments, divisions or individuals and outside vendors in the proper layout and design of office workstations. Maintain budgets, databases and inventory for facilities (20%) 1. Prepare maintenance and operating reports, budgets and cost estimates for operational requirements. 2. Evaluate and summarize operations and maintenance costs. 3. Maintain all Dental Engineering budgetary accounts including charging out parts used in repairs and maintenance to other departments. 4. Maintain the School of Dentistry equipment inventory database and communicate with the University's Inventory Services during routine equipment audits by providing locations of new equipment or existing items that have been relocated. 5. Clear equipment or exiting items that have been relocated, are for sale, reuse or disposal through Inventory Services. Maintain and inventory of maintenance supplies and parts. 6. Manage the key control system for the School of Dentistry. Maintain a database and serve as key controller to maintain security and proper key distribution. Manage capital equipment program (10%) 1. Assess capital equipment and technology needs; maintain a capital equipment replacement plan. 2. Process all capital equipment purchase requests including individual department requests and the School's capital equipment program. 3. Prepare for bid certain items which are over a prescribed dollar limit set by university policy. 4. O tain warranty and annual service contract agreements. 5. Issue purchase orders with appropriate information as required on accepted bids. Interface with Financial Management in acquiring proper budgeting information, budget numbers, allotment amounts, and provide invoice information on purchased items to the proper accounts. 6. Handle incoming shipments of equipment and checks invoices for accuracy. Make special shipping and handling arrangements. Serve as liaison to School and campus programs (10%) 1. Support the School of Dentistry's Outreach programs. Consult on equipment and facilities needs. Evaluate need of Outreach programs and the levels of support required from within the School of Dentistry. 2. Serve on the School of Dentistry's Space Committee. 3. Communicate and interface with the Academic Health Center space management programs (Facility Management) in maintaining current space inventory records. 4. Serve as liaison with other university repair shops and outside vendors in the repair and maintenance of carpeting, painting, furnishings, and areas where specialized lighting is required. Adjust schedules to allow for minimum of disruption in school activities. 5. Interface and cooperate with other departments and divisions on telecommunication and computer networking needs and installations including moves, changes or additions of services involving Networking & Telecommunications service (NTS). Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * please detail all of the required qualifications on your application materials * * BA/BS degree plus at least eight years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of large nonresidential or multiple facilities. * At least four years of supervisory experience. * Demonstrated knowledge of facilities operations, architecture, interior design, and OSHA regulations. * Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build collegial working relationships within the School of Dentistry and with campus partners. * Knowledge of building codes. * Demonstrated project management skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated understanding of the University of Minnesota's financial system. * Ability to use separate accounting procedures to monitor other necessary accounting information. * Experience in the maintenance and repair of clinical (dental) equipment and research equipment and electro-mechanical systems. About the Department The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. We are a regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting services, patient treatment, and ongoing continuing dental education. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators and research-scientists. We offer advanced degree programs in seven ADA-recognized specialties: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.