UREC Facilities Manager

Working Title:
UREC Facilities Manager

State Role

Title:

Trades Technician III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300034 - University Recreation (UREC)

Pay Band: 3

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $47,000 - $52,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/16/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

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• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
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• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
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  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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University Recreation (UREC) is currently seeking applicants for the Facilities Manager position. The Facilities Manager serves on the University Recreation (UREC) staff and reports to the Associate Director of Facilities & Operations. This position provides maintenance oversight for UREC's indoor and outdoor satellite facilities, ensuring safe, functional, and program-ready environments that support recreation programs, sport competitions, special events, and university engagement.

UREC is a Health & Well-being department within the Student Affairs division. The mission of UREC is to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and supportive services. UREC’s qualified staff is committed to excellence and responsive to the developmental needs of their participants.

UREC’s award-winning main facility is 278,515 square feet of recently expanded and renovated space. UREC looks for people who are passionate about teaching and working with students.

Join us as we strive for excellence in building a welcoming atmosphere for every participant, visitor and employee!

• Perform weekly inspection, cleaning and minor repairs of all goals, fencing, netting, and site furnishings at satellite facilities (including but not limited to University Park, Team Challenge Course, Disc Golf Course, UREC trails, John Carr Field, Archery Range, UREC Turf, Long Mauck Stadium, Harper Allen Lee Studio, and Hillside Courts).
• Perform routine field maintenance on all UREC turf fields.
• Identify potential major maintenance needs for long term project planning.
• Provide equipment support to programs that utilize UPARK and Satellite Facilities.
• Coordinate equipment services to include shipping/receiving at UPARK and all satellite facilities.
• Performs weekly cleaning, trip prep (gas) and minor maintenance of small truck, all‑terrain vehicles and electric golf cart.
• Maintain organized storage spaces at UPARK Bunker storage and Kelsey Lane facility.
• Ensure UPARK grill and propane tanks (UPARK & UREC) are cleaned, filled and ready for use by groups.
• Coordinate and inspect all satellite bathroom units (permanent and temporary) cleaned and supplied at least weekly, to ensure all housekeeping/service is performed to a high standard.

• Perform and plan the maintenance of shared satellite spaces in collaboration…