Facilities Manager

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14766P

Working Title:

Facilities Manager
Department: SOM-Operations
Posting Type:
External
Posting Date: 02/25/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 04/01/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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The Facilities Manager for the University of Georgia School of Medicine is responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing facilities operations, inventory control, building access, safety compliance, and logistical support for the AU/UGA Medical Partnership (MP) and School of Medicine (SOM). The position ensures that facilities, equipment, resources, and related spaces operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with UGA policies and procedures.

Additional duties include serving as the primary point of contact for building access, keys, fleet management, special projects, and facilities‑related services, and acting as the Building Safety and Security Representative (BSSR) with 24/7 emergency response responsibility.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

• Three or more years of experience in facilities operations, building maintenance coordination, and/or asset/inventory management.
• Experience coordinating with Facilities Management divisions, service vendors, and/or campus operations units.

• Strong knowledge of facilities management, building systems, and safety protocols.
• Ability to inspect facilities proactively, identify issues, and coordinate solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with students, faculty, staff, contractors, and external partners.
• Strong process management, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and responding to shifting priorities.
• Commitment to accuracy in inventory, record keeping, and asset tracking.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn campus systems (FMD work order system, access control software, 25
  
  Live/EMS, People Soft/Asset Management, etc.).
• Ability to support emergency response as needed.

• Inspect, assess, and report on building conditions, furnishings, appliances, classrooms, offices, storage areas, and restrooms.
• Receive reports of issues from building occupants; evaluate severity and assign minor tasks to staff or student workers.
• Escalate and coordinate major repairs or maintenance needs with FMD and building service workers.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all faculty and staff regarding work requests across all SOM and MP units and buildings.
• Maintain logs of all submitted work orders and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate carpentry, fixture mounting, plumbing, HVAC, pest control, custodial work, and groundskeeping requests.
• Oversee cleaning and repair work orders and coordinate all building maintenance with FMD, ensuring buildings remain clean, safe, and in good repair.
• Serve as the FMD contact for all SOM work order requests and after‑hours building openings.
• Maintain and modify building lock and alarm schedules based on special events, holidays, open houses, construction, or contractor access.

• Oversee distribution, storage, inventory, and collection of all hard keys for AU/UGA Medical Partnership and SOM buildings.
• Ensure key agreements are signed and filed.
• Administer building access for faculty, staff, and students, including…