Maintenance Manager in Facilities Office
Maintenance Manager in Facilities Office
Brief Job Description
Position provides direction, leadership, and daily management of the trades, grounds, power plant, and garage personnel. Plans and organizes day-to-day operations to ensure effective and efficient use of staff, materials, and equipment including university vehicles. Lead and develop personnel through effective coaching, performance measurement, and mentoring. The Maintenance Manager coordinates externally contracted maintenance and repair needs.
This position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. For a definition of essential service employees, please review the college’s Emergency Closings Policy .
Required Qualifications
- AAS degree in engineering, construction technology, engineering, or closely related discipline
- Working knowledge of commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Experience in complying with OSHA, Asbestos, and Health and Safety standards
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff
- Prior experience in the management of higher education or similar type physical plant operations
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems
- Demonstrated skill in planning, scheduling, organizing, and monitoring building repair work and grounds/garage maintenance
- Skill in problem solving, leading initiatives, and managing workflow
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
- Valid NYS driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; construction technology, engineering, or closely related discipline
- Experience with troubleshooting and repair of commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Experience with supervision of unionized staff
- Comprehensive experience in capital building renovation projects
Anticipated Date of Hire: 08/01/2025
