Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title: (Contact HR Generalist for additional information)
Family:
FS
Level:
FS6
Department Title:
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Facilities Definition: The members of Facility Services have a professional body of knowledge that is applied to the business operations of the
University. Specifically, members of the Facility Services Role draw upon their:
Knowledge of: knowledge of professional architecture and engineering principles, building trades knowledge, all building and life safety codes and
regulations, local, state, and federal codes and regulations effecting the University, financial and budgeting principles
Skills and abilities related to: trade and professional licensure and/or certification, project management, planning, business acumen, negotiation,
communication, CAD, general computer skills, management/supervisory skills, training
In order to:
Design and plan all space requirements, renovations, new buildings
Manage and maintain all facilities, grounds, and utilities to ensure a viable space for the University
Insure compliance with all codes and regulations
Manage and oversee RFPs, design, and building process for large projects
Manage all facilities related contract services (e.g., window washing, housekeeping)
Develop long-term facilities planning
Manage service operations including mail, moving services, fleet maintenance, trash removal
Provide event set-up services in support of the University
Insure compliance with all work place safety guidelines and regulations (e.g., OSHA, Fire)
Maintain supplies in support of maintenance, engineering, and housekeeping
Manage energy resources (gas, electricity, chilled water, steam)
Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Manages a major department or multiple sub-units; responsible for work outcomes and the implementation of
department initiatives.
Responsible for defining and setting department goals and priorities.
Extensive professional knowledge supplemented by significant experience to the point of being authoritative source
of knowledge for major discipline or disciplines.
Advanced management skills.
Results have significant impact on the department and organization.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Adheres to and ensures staff adherence to all policies and procedures within department.
Establishes and authorizes policies and procedures for the department that are required to meet changing
organizational needs. Recommends organizational wide policies.
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Profile Elements of Position
Strategy
Establishes strategic objectives for the department and provides input into organizational strategies.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Provides counseling/ consultative services and influences a broad range of internal constituents to ensure desired
outcomes.
Determines scope of relationships with other offices.
Negotiates internally.
External
Identifies, develops, and directs contacts for the department or organization.
Demonstrates responsible stewardship.
Maintains strong knowledge base of organization and contacts’ requirements to meet organizational objectives.
Anticipates, identifies and meets contact needs.
Functional Team
Members
Provides leadership, direction and guidance to department staff.
Frequent interactions with leadership; information exchanged is mostly strategic.
Responsible for setting and maintaining optimal climate and relationships within department.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Oversees the resolution of all issues within the department, intervening in issues of the highest complexity and
sensitivity that impact the organization.
Approves solutions not covered by established processes, procedures and standards
Anticipates and addresses problems impacting the organization within the functional area.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Interprets department policy; utilizes best practices; anticipates and limits impact of problems on the
department/organization; synthesizes options and acts accordingly.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of organizational strategy, department, and industry standards.
Uses assistance, when required, from executive leadership and external expertise.
Creativity and Innovation
Examines problems with a view to their broader organizational impact.
Fosters creativity in resolving customer issues, improving processes and services within department.
Ensures/approves the adaptation of best practices in operating processes and methods.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Responsible for department decisions and outcomes.
Examines and makes decisions with a view to the broader organizational impact.
Directs broad business decisions based on objectives and strategies, requiring considerable independent judgment.
Financial
Sets and approves subunit budget and plan, develop and manage departmental budget.
People
Approves HR issues for the department within established internal procedures and guidelines.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Sets and approve standards and expectations for professional and career development of team members in the
and Training
department.
Approves resources for training.
Technical Leadership
Establishes the type of technical support required for the department.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Demonstrates and encourages professional standards and organizational values.
Establishes, maintains and promotes the positive morale of the department; promotes and demonstrates
organizational morale.
Acts as mentor/coach for department consistent with organization mission.
Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
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Profiling Related Dimensions
A. Supervision:
Will supervise staff.
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
A Bachelors degree and eight or more years of related experience. Professional license, if
applicable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts.
Ability to work in environment exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
Ability to work in high, precarious places/locations.
E. Environmental
Conditions:
Ability to work in an environment exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
Ability to work in an environment exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Ability to work in a wet or humid environment.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.
Ability to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to climb or balance.
Ability to drive an automobile/light vehicle.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to operate standard shop/technical equipments.
Ability to operate heavy mechanical/electrical construction/maintenance equipment.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Ability to handle sensitive equipment.
Ability to operate specialized heavy/laboratory/scientific equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
G. Other Pertinent
Dimensions:
Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically
mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
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