Assistant Facilities Manager – Observatory Campus

The University of Texas at Austin; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory seeks an Assistant Physical Plant Manager to supervise facilities maintenance, utilities, and custodial operations across the observatory campus. You will coordinate daily activities and support the Physical Plant Manager in planning and improving infrastructure.

The role is based at the McDonald Observatory in rural West Texas, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and reliable service to research and public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Maintenance: Manages all staff-led renovation, repair, minor construction, and work-order response maintenance projects.
• Utilities Operations: Maintains functional water and wastewater operations with EHS and TCEQ coordination.
• Custodial Services: Manages custodial services for campus operations and special events.
• Management: Assists with budget prioritization, procurement, inventory, and fleet management.

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory seeks an Assistant Physical Plant Manager to supervise facilities maintenance, utilities, and custodial operations across the observatory campus. You will coordinate daily activities and support the Physical Plant Manager in planning and improving infrastructure.

The role is based at the McDonald Observatory in rural West Texas, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and reliable service to research and public facilities.