Housing Building Manager

About the role

The Housing Building Manager (HBM) reports to the Assistant Director, Housing Operations and oversees daily upkeep, maintenance, custodial operations, safety, and building support for assigned Student Housing facilities. The role serves as a local liaison across Residential & Dining Education (R&DE), Residential Education, and Graduate Life staff.

Supervision & Staffing

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and mentor bargaining‑unit custodial and temporary staff.
• Manage staff scheduling, performance accountability, and safety/ergonomic training.
• Serve on assigned committees and task forces.
• Participate in a rotational after‑hours, week‑long duty supervisor rotation (2‑3 times per year).
• Provide back‑up facility coverage for campus colleagues as needed.

Facility Management & Oversight

• Manage cleanliness, inspections, work orders, security, and emergency response.
• Coordinate accessibility modifications, student turnovers, and summer conference housing.
• Partner with fire/life‑safety and project teams.
• Assist with facility budgets, supplies, and inventory.
• Oversee service contracts and coordinate construction/renovation with Stanford staff, subcontractors, and vendors.

Core Duties (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate daily activities of assigned shop(s), including scheduling and assigning work to staff.
• Direct and lead workers in completing assigned work; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Complete performance evaluations and conduct quality‑assurance checks.
• Coordinate health and safety programs and training.
• Track budget for area of responsibility; provide time and workforce estimates based on cost analyses.
• Implement, interpret, and manage policies and procedures pertaining to operations and facilities management.
• Support assigned project activities and ensure compliance with unit goals.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Requirements)

• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology for facilities management (work order systems, spreadsheets, trend analysis, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously on projects, delivering accurate results within tight timelines and limited resources.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak periods or emergencies.
• Exempt employee status with responsibility to respond to after‑hours and weekend outreach by R&DE senior leadership.
• Preferred: Valid California driver’s license.
• Preferred: Experience in a higher‑education residential academic environment.

Minimum Education and Experience (Qualifications)

A combination of education, training, and experience performing responsibilities similar to those listed above.

• Ability to coordinate daily activities, including work scheduling, quality assurance, program validation, and supervision of personnel.
• Experience working with subcontractors/vendors and monitoring project activities for regulatory compliance.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting policies.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to conduct job‑site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Strong communication skills for following and conveying written and verbal directions.

Pay

The budgeted pay range for this position is $103,104 – $109,000 per annum.

Schedule

This essential role requires full on‑site presence; telecommuting is not available. The incumbent may be required to work evenings and weekends, particularly during operational peak periods or in response to urgent or emergency scenarios.