UMC Facilities Operations and Systems Manager

Requisition Number: 73899

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State:
Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 17-Aug-2026

Date Posted: 03-Aug-2026

The University Memorial Center (UMC) at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking applications for a Facilities Operations and Systems Manager! This position will be responsible for all facilities operations at the UMC including building maintenance, grounds, facilities budgets, and will manage and develop a team of maintenance professionals. This person will also be in charge of project and records management, developing preventative maintenance programs, performing space inspections, and systems management.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

With more than 1.6 million visitors each year, the University Memorial Center (UMC) is a dynamic hub where community and engagement come to life. Known as the "heart of campus," the UMC buzzes with activity, welcoming thousands daily to dine, study, shop, bowl or play billiards at The Connection, or immerse in gaming at the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge.

We host numerous live events, meetings, and conferences for the CU Boulder campus and wider community in our various spaces, including the Glenn Miller Ballroom. As a workplace, the UMC offers a fast-paced, people-centered environment where every interaction contributes to campus life. Home to a wide range of student services and an active CU student government, we foster leadership, collaboration, and innovation among our staff and student employees.

We celebrate diversity through food, art, music, and open exchange of ideas, cultivating belonging while supporting the campus spaces where expression and activism thrive. At the UMC, we are committed to student success and will work together to build human capacity focused on a culture of care for all.

• Responsible for assessment and upkeep of all building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, pneumatic, lighting, and safety systems (and equipment).
• Create and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and lifespan, minimize system downtime, and address potential issues before they escape.
• Build and maintain a strong inspection program for all interior and exterior areas; identify concerns and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with UMC Setup/AV Manager, UMC Custodial Manager, and UMC Operations Manager to ensure high-level facility standards are being met.
• Co-manage the UMC Snow Team responsible for snow and ice removal and mitigation.
• Serve as UMC building proctor backup.

• Coordinate and manage various facility improvement and construction projects. This includes project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Collaborate with internal and external staff, project managers, campus partners, and vendors to ensure efficient and effective completion of maintenance and facility projects.
• Maintain accurate and current records, reports, and documentation related to maintenance activities, projects, and team performance.

• Access Control:
  • Responsible for building lock and key management.
  • Backup administrator and campus liaison for Salto & CCURE card access systems.
  • Manage after-hours access management and communications.
• Building Automation (currently on Eco Struxure system):
  • Lead and is responsible for being UMC building automation expert and apply systems to monitor building and increase efficiencies.
  • Responsible for system access, team training schedules, and overall system management.
  • Manage daily building temperature and air pressure audits to ensure all UMC spaces are within established comfort range (or are being addressed).
• Building Work Request & PM System (TMA):
  • Manage the continued build out and refinement of UMC equipment and preventive maintenance schedules and team assignments into the system.
  • Compile and review data to drive business decisions, budgets, and resource management.
  • Conduct system audits and work order closeouts to ensure equitable distribution of duties to maintenance team.

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work of four fulltime Maintenance staff, eight fulltime Event Setup/AV staff, and varying numbers of student staff to include four…