Assistant Manager, Area Maintenance Operations

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day maintenance in the assigned zone. This on-site role requires overseeing work in both office and field environments and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance, with a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with building systems and operations.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities in the assigned zone.
• Inspect work and supervise others in hazardous or challenging environments.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with facilities teams to optimize operations.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Building systems knowledge

Building operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: To provide day-to-day management of all area maintenance activities in assigned zone.

Physical Demands: Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent will be required to perform some hands‑on tasks as well as to inspect the work of others, which will require the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, including confined spaces, lifting, bending, stooping, working at heights, and in adverse conditions. Incumbent must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Position is that of an Essential Employee, subject to a 24 hour/ day, 7 day/week span of operation.

This position is ineligible for telework.

Preferences: Experience in a facilities maintenance, multi‑facility environment desired. Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) where assigned to include at least three (3) years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Licenses/ Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid class C Maryland Driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• Knowledge of building systems.
• Knowledge of building operations requirements.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPA-FM-O&M-Area Maintenance

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$65,000 - $78,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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Financial Disclosure Required

No

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