Manager Facilities Maintenance

About the role

The Department of Residence seeks a dynamic, experienced leader to provide leadership and direction for the maintenance and physical condition of 22 residence halls and 2 apartment communities. Under General supervision, the Manager Facilities Maintenance leads the daily operations of facilities and personnel.

Responsibilities

Success in this role requires a strategic approach to organizing and directing work, scheduling staff, supervision and training of staff and establishing quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership track record, thrive in a team environment, execute with minimal supervision, and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Responsible for the maintenance and physical condition of 22 residence halls and 2 apartment communities.
• Assists the plant supervisors in assessing maintenance staff needs and determines allocation of staff resources.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training and direct supervision of staff.
• Identifies and recommend necessary facility actions and improvements to appropriate facilities colleagues and DoR leadership.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of departmental and university policies and ensures staff receive appropriate training and guidance to consistently follow them.
• Develops and recommends alternative maintenance improvement procedures, and activities, or concerns.
• Monitor productivity of staff, develop training activities to enhance skills, and guide staff on their role.
• Demonstrative and reinforce best practices in campus housing facilities maintenance, ensuring staff are effectively trained and informed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience. They must also be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include supervision or management experience, experience managing or supporting multi-unit living environments, knowledge of building maintenance, budget and financial allocation experience, and project management experience.

• Supervision or management experience; preferably at least 2 of those years specifically with construction/maintenance staff
• Experience managing or supporting multi-unit living environments, with an emphasis on campus housing and student-focused service
• Experience assigning and prioritizing work orders
• Knowledge of building maintenance – mechanical, electrical, or HVAC
• Budget and financial allocation experience
• Project management experience

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as retirement benefits, generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans, onsite childcare, life insurance and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and various voluntary benefits and discounts.

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Pay and Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month position, with a pay grade of PS809.