Facilities Maintenance Manager Job Riverside area,California USA,Management

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Compensation for this position is expected to range between $75,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year, in alignment with what California Baptist University ( CBU ) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generous benefits package to eligible employees.

Provide daily supervisory direction to campus maintenance technicians by reviewing and assigning work orders. This position requires extensive working knowledge of building maintenance trades, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, to effectively direct and evaluate technicians and contractors. This position will supervise and oversee main campus contracted services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide daily direction and guidance to maintenance technicians,overseeing day-to-day work assignments and priorities.

Oversee Area Refresh projects from initial coordination through successful completion, ensuring projects are scheduled, tracked, and completed to standard.

Lead contractors through quote walks and enforce quality control standards on Area Refresh and other campus maintenance projects; review contractor proposals, submittals, and construction documents.

Evaluate construction and reconstruction plans to provide actionable feedback to the project team, ensuring full alignment with Maintenance and Operations standards.

Conduct site walks with key vendors (including custodial, pest management, and refrigeration/equipment contractors) to verify that contracted scopes of work are being executed properly.

Review and assign work orders to maintenance technicians, ensuring appropriate prioritization and timely completion.

Interact with main campus customers, including addressing service concerns and customer satisfaction for on-call and scheduled repairs.

Manage food service staff and contracted services; communicate with food service provider regarding equipment maintenance and building and/or system improvements.

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; supports development of shop-specific safety training programs and works in a safe manner.

Document facilities maintenance requirements and maintain appropriate records of work performed, including Area Refresh project documentation.

Coordinate all orders for materials, parts, and supplies in conjunction with the Manager of Business Administration.

Participate in the development and management of annual operating budgets and monitor expenditures for assigned cost centers.

Develop or assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise General Maintenance Technicians, evening technicians, food service equipment technicians, student workers, and vendors across the University’s main campus, which encompasses multiple buildings. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Other Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues, and to maintain confidentiality.
A thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices.
Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Ability to supervise and…