Athletics Village Facilities Lead: Operations & Maintenance

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Education Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

University of Central Florida in Orlando invites applications for the Senior Manager, Athletics Village Facilities, to lead maintenance, housekeeping, and operations for athletic, housing, and event facilities. Reporting to the Director of University Operations, you will shape service plans, oversee budgets, and drive continuous improvement across diverse venues.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 4+ years of facilities experience; certifications such as CFM/FMP are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing facilities operations, maintenance, and housekeeping across multiple facility types.
• Experience leading managers, supervisors, and frontline staff.
• Experience overseeing facilities operations for large-scale events.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and implement process improvements.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and KPIs.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or related credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and housekeeping services for Athletics Village facilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, priorities, and service plans for efficient facility operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, scheduled maintenance activities, and housekeeping to maintain safety, quality, and appearance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop supervisors and staff, including workforce planning, performance management, training, scheduling, and engagement.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, equipment, and supplies while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs, work order trends, customer feedback, and quality assessments.
• Coordinate with Athletics, Housing & Residence Life, the Convocation Corporation, and campus stakeholders on facilities services and projects.
• Provide operational leadership for major university events (football game days, arena events, commencements, move-ins, transitions).
• Collaborate with Facilities Operations on maintenance, renovations, capital projects, and construction.
• Establish and enforce standards, policies, and procedures for safety, workmanship, productivity, and customer service.
• Coordinate contractor, vendor, and campus partner activities to support facility operations and project outcomes.
• Serve as a key contact for facility communications, issue resolution, and emergency response for Athletics Village.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

KPI tracking

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Supervising staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Facilities management degree

CFM/FMP certification

Job description

University of Central Florida in Orlando invites applications for the Senior Manager, Athletics Village Facilities, to lead maintenance, housekeeping, and operations for athletic, housing, and event facilities. Reporting to the Director of University Operations, you will shape service plans, oversee budgets, and drive continuous improvement across diverse venues.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 4+ years of facilities experience; certifications such as CFM/FMP are