Maintenance Program Manager

Summary of Job Duties

The Maintenance Program Manager works within the Facilities Management department to provide technical expertise, contractual oversight, and program management for a wide array of areas supporting facilities maintenance and utility operations. The role involves managing and optimizing preventive and/or predictive maintenance programs, tracking and planning deferred maintenance initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Developing scopes of work
• Oversight of service contracts and management of outside vendors to streamline service delivery across building categories including (but not limited to) roofing, fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC, and pest control
• Supporting development of facility and utility operations-related procedures and best practices, including providing technical recommendations for UAF design standards, facilitating construction drawing reviews, and coordinating walk-throughs with project managers and maintenance staff during project turnover
• Cooking closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the department’s preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent work experience
• At least four years additional experience in facilities maintenance, facility operations, utilities or facility services procurement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities
• Experience in vendor and contract management
• Experience with FAMIS, UA’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience with Workday

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of campus operations and academic environments
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) and maintenance practices
• Familiarity with CMMS software and space management tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Knowledge and use of a CMMS/Work Order Management system, mobile technology
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs e.g., Email and spreadsheets

Additional Information

Salary Information: $61,735 - $69,452; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Licenses or Certificates (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, tvela1@uark.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
• To apply, upload all application materials to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Background Checks

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.