Manager-Facilities Maintenance
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Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Manager-Facilities MaintenanceJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
-At least three years direct supervisory experience in commercial or institutional building maintenance or services group.-Experience with automated work management systems managing workflow assigning work work completion monitoring and work performance analysis.
-Maintenance/construction experience in a university environment: hands-on and/or project and construction coordination.
Job Description:
Summary
Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for the Manager of Facilities Maintenance position. Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University one of the nations leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly FPM is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FPM is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 400 full-time employees and students combined.
Managers of Facilities Maintenance provide leadership and direction to the Building Maintenance Services department by managing the daily operations of both facilities and personnel. They assign and prioritize work schedule staff and establish quality standards for several trade groups including carpentry electrical HVAC plumbing/pipefitting painting and general maintenance. Managers of Facilities Maintenance collaborate with teams within FPM and throughout campus to ensure that customer service and accountability are always at the forefront of our objectives.
Example of Duties
Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of a safe and secure environment for students and staff.
Establishes updates and reviews policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.
Provides technical service to solve complex maintenance problems.
Conducts surveys and solicits feedback from the university community.
Serves as a resource person and/or recommends solutions to specific problems for students administrators and university offices or departments.
Markets building maintenance department services and acts as a liaison for the department with various units committees or task forces.
Evaluates the effectiveness of specific functional operations recommends organizational changes and determines equipment needs in order to achieve departmental goals.
Participates in short and long-term strategic planning.
Researches facilitates and develops the trainings and orientations for new staff.
Level Guidelines
Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals
Supervises a small department or work team
Often is a working supervisor with direct previous experience performing work of those supervised
Has full management responsibility for direct reports specifically the authority to hire fire and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS809Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
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
Original Posting Date:
November 5 2025Posting Close Date:
November 15 2025Job Requisition Number:
R18080Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Facility
- Hand Tools
- Equipment Maintenance
- HVAC
- CMMS
- OSHA
- Electrical Systems
- Safety Procedures
- Chillers
- Mechanical Equipment
- Boilers
- Maintenance Tasks
- Snow Removal
- Air Compressors
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
