General Maintenance Services Manager (Maricopa, AZ)

The Maricopa Agricultural Center seeking a highly organized and results-driven professional to fill the role of General Maintenance Services Manager (Skilled Crafts and Trades Manager I).

Under the general supervision of the Director the General Maintenance Services Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Maricopa Agricultural Center. This position oversees personnel and ensures the effective execution of all activities related to facilities management and research support. The General Maintenance Services Manager provides technical expertise guidance and leadership to staff directing operations to ensure proper research-based agricultural practices are followed. The role works collaboratively with internal research faculty and external industry partners supporting the mission operational integrity and overall well-being of the Maricopa Agricultural Center and its personnel.

The Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC) strives to be at the forefront of disciplinary field investigations as well as develop deliver and service the best integrated agricultural technologies. Home to the USDA ARS Arid Land Agricultural Research Center MACs main focus is on cotton small grains alfalfa and new specialty crops that could be used to provide fibers oils pharmaceuticals and other biological products.

The facility provides 12 controlled environment greenhouses a hoop house a drying greenhouse and a headhouse. Beyond research and development MAC provides a community hub for Cooperative Extension and 4-H agricultural literacy programs including a hands-on Agventure demonstration area available for school and group tours. The facility also provides a plant diagnostic lab cactus garden demo garden and orchard provided by the Master Gardener program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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FacilitiesMaintenance & Operations:

• Manage andperform routine and corrective maintenance of buildings groundsinfrastructure and equipment at the Maricopa Agricultural Center.
• Oversee andsupport the maintenance of mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC carpentrypainting and refrigeration systems in a variety of building types includingoffice space living quarters laboratories greenhouses shops and storagefacilities.
• Conduct regularinspections to ensure facilities offices laboratories shops common areasand grounds are safe clean and fully operational.
• Serve as aworking manager by providing handson technical expertise andperforming repairs as needed.
• Ensurecustodial services and waste management functions are performed to establishedstandards.
• Perform supportduties related to environmental health and safety (EHS) within a laboratorysetting.

Project &Systems Management:

• Plancoordinate and oversee maintenance repair remodeling and minor constructionprojects.
• Estimate labormaterials and costs monitor project progress schedules and expenditures.
• Assist withbidding coordination and oversight of major repairs and contracted services.
• Ensure reliableoperation of production equipment machinery and supporting systems.
• Ensure reliableoperation of life safety systems.

SupervisionStaffing & Training:

• Supervisemaintenance and custodial staff; assign daily work and manage oncallrotations.
• Assist withhiring onboarding training performance evaluations discipline andseparations.
• Train employeesin the safe operation of equipment (e.g. proper use of hand and power tools)to expand skill sets and operational flexibility.
• Mentor staffand promote crosstraining and workforce development.
• Develop asafety training program for maintenance and custodial staff.

PlanningCoordination & Customer Service:

• Schedule workprioritize service requests and act as liaison with MAC departments andleadership.
• Coordinatefacility condition assessments with Physical Resources Risk Management andFacilities Design & Construction.
• Supportdevelopment implementation and evaluation of operational goals for MAC.
• Maintainpositive customer service relationships with researchers staff faculty andother stakeholders.
• Communicateregularly with leadership regarding operational status priorities and issues.

InventoryProcurement & Compliance:

• Manageinventory surplus property tools equipment and supplies.
• Order parts andmaterials necessary to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop andstandardize specifications for equipment furniture and materials.
• Assist withFederal Capital Inventory and other required reporting or complianceactivities.

KnowledgeSkills and Abilities:

• Knowledge offacilities management environmental health and safety and life safety systems
• Knowledge ofbuilding trades: mechanical electrical plumbing carpentry HVAC andpainting.
• Skill insupervising personnel and providing effective group leadership.
• Skill in verbaland written communication to effectively interact with staff faculty andexternal partners.
• Skill in theuse of computers and standard software applications for recordkeepingcommunication and data entry.
• Ability to workeffectively under extreme environmental conditions typical of agriculturalfield operations.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Certified Facilities Manager or other relevant trade credentials.
• Experience supporting agricultural research research conducted in a laboratory or experimental farm operations.
• Previous experience supervising staff or coordinating the work of teams in an agricultural or research setting.