Assistant Housing Facilities Supervisor - VTS

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At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

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Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

About the Work Unit: 

Housing Facilities & Security Systems ensures that students’ residential environments enhance, rather than distract from, their education. Within Housing and Residential Experience (HRE), Housing Facilities & Security Systems oversees the operating conditions, safety, security, comfort, accessibility, repair, improvement, and upgrade of residential, staff, and faculty apartments, as well as emergency accommodations. HRE manages 2.5 million square feet across approximately 40 residence halls. The residential portfolio is divided across a six-person HFS team and each HFS is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of their assigned portfolio.

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs serves a central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt, advancing the University mission of teaching, research, and service. Student Affairs at Vanderbilt cultivates vibrant, inclusive communities that foster a students sense of belonging and wellbeing through collaborative partnerships, transformative learning experiences, and an accessible and holistic network of resources. We value connection, belonging, compassion, development, and innovation. Our staff are committed to continued growth in knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience engaging with these priorities in a higher education environment.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Responsibilities will include assisting the HFS team members with daily tasks of work orders related to identified maintenance concerns.
Furniture & equipment relocation.
Storage room organization.
Physical inventory data collection.
Ability to complete assigned tasks without continuous supervision.
Supervision of outside contractors for security purposes.
Basic maintenance & repairs.
Assist with preparing housing facilities for weather changes.
Respond & assist with campus emergency situations such as flood, fire, utility failure, or natural disaster.
Demonstrate a willingness to support colleagues across the division to encourage the implementation or fulfillment of divisional goals and strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Heavy lifting may be required.
Drivers license is necessary.

Experience and Skills:

 Strong customer service orientation.
General understanding of facility maintenance service needs.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Basic computer skills.
Values the importance of equity as an organizational operating principle and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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