Facilities Maintenance Manager

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Maintenance within the Facilities Services Department, the Facilities Maintenance Manager (Housing) is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operational reliability of university residence halls. The position supervises and coordinates maintenance activities, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and ensures that housing facilities, building systems, and equipment are maintained in a safe, efficient, and code‑compliant manner.

The Facilities Maintenance Manager provides leadership to maintenance personnel and contractors, responds to facility emergencies, supports student housing operations, and assists in planning and prioritizing maintenance and capital improvement projects. While primarily serving in a management capacity, the position may perform or oversee minor repairs and maintenance work involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, locks, and other building systems as needed.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards that promote a safe, clean, and well‑maintained living and learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Business Office to develop, administer, and monitor operating and capital budgets for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs for residence halls and related housing facilities.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance operations to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective services that support Student Affairs and Residence Life objectives.
• Direct and coordinate responses to facility emergencies, including after‑hours incidents affecting residence halls and housing facilities.
• Conduct inspections of residence halls, student rooms, common areas, and building systems to identify maintenance needs and ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Assist with housing facility renovation, renewal, and capital improvement projects. Coordinate and schedule the work of contractors and vendors to minimize disruption to residence life operations, camps, conferences, and summer programs.
• Facilitate contractor access to residence hall rooms, mechanical spaces, and storage areas while ensuring compliance with university policies and safety requirements.
• Monitor the condition and performance of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life‑safety, and security systems, and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

• Foster a collaborative, customer‑focused work environment by partnering effectively with Facilities Services leadership, Student Affairs, Residence Life staff, faculty, and other campus stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure high levels of performance, productivity, and customer service.
• Establish work priorities, assign responsibilities, and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient completion of maintenance activities and work orders.
• Address personnel matters in a timely and professional manner, including performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Identify staffing needs and make recommendations to ensure adequate resources are available within approved budget parameters.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for residence hall facilities and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related…