The American University in Bulgaria, a leading education institution in the country, is looking to hire a Building Manager. The Residence Hall Building Manager reports directly to the Facilities manager. This position ensures normal daily operation of the Residence Halls as a clean and well-maintained environment to meet the needs of the students, staff, and guests of the University.
Key Responsibilities
- Organizes and schedules the work of the cleaning staff to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the building.
- Documents and approves the monthly working hours of those employees that he/she is responsible for.
- Maintains and is responsible for residence hall inventory to include: desks, chairs, beds, blankets and linens, upholstered furniture, wardrobes, etc.
- Maintains and is liable for storage inventories to include: toilet paper, light bulbs, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Controls the movement of materials and supplies into and out of storage’s through use of standard AUBG business protocols.
- Provides the Business Office with all appropriate documentation to facilitate the auditing and inventorying of storage.
- Forwards to the Facilities Office orders, requests and recommendations for supplying hot water and heat to meet the needs of the residence halls.
- Reports repair and damage problems to the Facilities office.
- Assists in locating and supplying goods and services necessary for the functioning and operation of the residence hall to include: linens and towels, drying racks vacuums, cable TV supply, etc.
- Maintains control of keys for offices, apartments, residence hall rooms, reading rooms, and recreation rooms.
- Reports daily maintenance issue to the Facilities department. Records common damages and reports them to Accounting Office and Student billing coordinator for billing to students and other guests.
- Supervises preparations for Conference or other University guests using residence halls.
- Understands the budget limits and manages within the requirements.
- Works daily with and coordinates operations with residence hall directors.
- Works with Security department and guards as needed.
- Materially responsible for VCR, television, and other items according to Bulgarian law.
- Controls work activities according to workplace safety and health regulations.
- Checks monthly the Fire Alarm detectors and fire extinguishers with representatives from contracted outside company.
- Coordinates the work of the outside companies in regard to disinfection, garbage, cleaning etc.
- Participates in the educational forms for maintenance and enhancement of the professional qualification or for improvement of the professional skills organized or financed by the employer.
- Abides by workplace safety and health regulations.
- Performs other assigned duties connected with the job.
Requirements and Desired Qualifications
- University or College education in the area of tourism or High school with considerable experience in this area.
Experience necessary
- Previous supervisory experience
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and supervisory and organizational skills.
The Offer
- An opportunity to work in a multinational and friendly environment at a leading educational organization
- Freedom to bring in your individual strengths and skills
- On-the-job training as well as support in obtaining a professional qualification
- Access to all employee benefits, a complete list of which is available here
If you are interested in the position of an Building Manager and would like to work, learn and develop in one of the top academic institutions in the region, please submit a resume, a cover letter, and a reference page at: [email protected]
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