Facilities & Property Management Specialist

Job Classification: Engineering Associate

Department: 028 - Properties

Work Location: 612 N. Concord Street

Work Schedule: 40+ hours / week: M-F some nights and weekends

About KUB: The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing electric, fiber, gas, water, and wastewater services to more than 473,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We exist to serve our customers, improving their quality of life by providing utility services that are safe, reliable, and affordable. Our mission is to act as good stewards of our community's resources: utility assets, customer dollars, and the environment. We work to safeguard those resources and enhance their value for the people of the communities we serve and generations to come. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse and inclusive workforce. For more about KUB's Vision, Mission and Shared Values, visit our website and read more about the KUB Blueprint.

Work Description: Responsible for managing and overseeing KUB's operational service contracts across several areas, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, janitorial, landscaping, environmental and safety. This position works closely with KUB personnel and contractors in the planning, design, renovation, construction, alteration, operation, maintenance, and repair of KUB facilities and properties. The individual will evaluate service contracts and suggest changes as needed; inspect work to ensure completion is timely and performed to specifications; monitor data and systems daily to ensure the efficient operation of KUB facilities; manage construction and renovation projects; handle lease agreements and tenant improvement projects; communicate effectively with contractors and customers; participate in developing and managing Properties' O&M and capital projects budgets. Some weekend and off-hours work is required.