Manager, Maintenance Engineering

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Closing Date: 01/06/2026

Type of Position: Facilities Management and Services

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department: Facility Operations & Maintenance Support

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The Manager, Maintenance Engineering works within the Operations Support division to provide contractual tools, technical expertise, and program management in a wide array of areas supporting the Directors of Facility Operations and Utility Operations. Responsibilities include development and management of service contracts necessary to support campus operations including, but not limited to, fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC service contracts, utility plant service contracts, and other contractual tools necessary to streamline the execution of maintenance projects.

Additionally, the position is responsible for the development of facility and utility operations’ related policies and procedures. The Maintenance Engineering manager will act as liaison between the operations team and the capital construction teams. This will include providing technical recommendations to the U of A design standards, facilitating drawing reviews from operations staff that are timely and thorough, and coordinating walk-throughs with the project managers and maintenance staff during project turnover.

The position will also develop, maintain, and prioritize the Capital renewal and deferred maintenance plan as well and coordinate closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the departments’ preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related discipline) from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least four years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or utilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered professional engineer
• At least four years of supervisory experience
• Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities
• Familiarity with FAMIS, UA’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff, deans, directors, department heads, etc.
• Familiarity with Facility Management processes and organization
• Knowledge of capital planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of general construction practices and…