Facilities Manager; Mesa Campus Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Management

Position: Facilities Manager (Mesa Campus)

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Department: Facilities Management

Reports to: Campus Manager Director Marketing (dotted line to Lisle Director of Facilities Management)

Position Summary: The Facilities Manager will be responsible for leading and directing the university’s daily facilities management and campus operations. The Facilities Manager will have oversight of all campus physical plant resources, including all academic, athletic and residential hall buildings plus the grounds and landscape. The position will foster a continuously improving culture that results in the most efficient use of university resources, working collaboratively with the Lisle campus as One University, while delivering superior internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

Organize and oversee the daily activities of Engineering Services, Housekeeping and Event Services, and Grounds and Landscaping Services, including establishing and reviewing performance standards, goals, and objectives. Ensure compliance with Facilities Management procurement processes and procedures for all facilities‑related supplies, equipment, and external contractual service providers. Coordinate with the Director of Facilities Management on the Lisle campus regarding operational processes, procedures, and best practices to support physical plant performance.

Collaborate with the Director of Facilities Management on the Lisle campus to prioritize, maintain, and annually redefine the University Deferred Maintenance Program, including supporting the facilities condition report and capital spending plan to ensure sustainability of the physical plant. Ensure Facilities Management service level agreements are followed and support efficient processing of facility service requests, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.

Maintain accurate facility asset inventory records through cycle counts and established inventory procedures. Support deployment of the Facilities Management Safety Program and compliance with federal, state, and OSHA standards to provide a safe working environment for staff. Coordinate with the Director of Facilities Management in Lisle and the University Emergency Preparedness Manager and Safety Specialist to maintain required department safety documentation and support compliance for facility operations, equipment, chemicals, and supplies.

Oversee facility projects, contract compliance, and quality control while supporting operational improvements and efficiencies across campus facilities operations.

Collaborate with the Mesa Campus Manager and Director of Facilities on the Lisle Campus to create, manage, prioritize a comprehensive and strategic Facilities Management budget, as needed. Develop effective procurement procedures to optimize and prioritize spending. Maintain and track payment processing for all facilities services, including purchase orders, payment requisitions, and invoice management and retention.

Excellent interpersonal communication and strong organizational skills are critical to this role. Manage all communication for the campus, as it pertains to facilities, and serve as a liaison between campus stakeholders and external consultants while providing high customer service. Serves as a liaison between IT on the Lisle Campus for IT needs on the Mesa Campus.

Coordinate with the Office of Information Technology on the Lisle campus to support established IT policies and procedures for the Mesa campus. Serve as the on‑site contact for equipment distribution and return in Gillett Hall and Alhambra, including maintaining inventory records, monitoring supplies and equipment, and notifying Lisle IT of equipment needs, issues, or returns. Provide basic coordination and communication support for IT and audio visual requests for Benedictine and outside groups…