Facilities Support Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Facilities Support Services

Job Title:

Facilities Support Services Manager

Position # - Requisition #38817

Provides strategic leadership for Facilities Support operations across multiple university campuses, ensuring clean, safe, and well‑maintained learning, research, and administrative environments. Oversee performance management, coaching, and professional development for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with institutional goals and values. Administers multimillion‑dollar service contracts—including custodial services, waste removal, and recycling. Responsible for campus wide event setup and tear down, dry ice delivery, surplus inventory disposals, receiving/loading docks, and pest management—while ensuring full compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and environmental health and safety standards.

Collaborates closely with academic units, student services, facilities management teams, and external vendors to support space transitions, capital projects, special events, and emergency response efforts. Drives operational efficiency, service quality, and resource stewardship through data‑informed decision making and proactive planning. Plays a key role in advancing strategic initiatives related to customer service, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an engaged, collaborative, and inclusive campus community.

• Leadership & Operational Oversight – Oversees custodial and facilities operations across multiple campuses, including staff performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development, ensuring alignment with university goals and high operational standards.
• Contract & Compliance Management – Administers multimillion‑dollar service contracts—such as custodial services, waste removal, recycling, and pest management—while ensuring adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordination, Planning & Customer Service – Collaborates with internal departments and external vendors to support space transitions, event setup and tear down, surplus inventory disposals, and emergency responses, while driving cost efficiency, enhancing service quality, and reinforcing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Joining Facilities Support Services at Anschutz Medical Campus means becoming part of a dedicated team playing a vital role in maintaining the high standards and smooth operation of our campus. Our department is known for its strong team culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to excellence. We support a wide range of operations, from parking operations, janitorial contracts and event setup to sustainability initiatives and safety compliance—offering diverse and meaningful work every day.

What sets us apart is our focus on growth and collaboration. You'll gain hands‑on experience, access training opportunities, and work alongside skilled professionals who take pride in their work. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Facilities Support Services provides a stable, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your role makes a real impact on the daily experience of students, faculty, and staff.

Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave!

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

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