Campus Facilities Engineer—Operations & Maintenance

IRG Realty Advisors, LLC.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IRG Realty Advisors oversees The East End campus in Akron, ensuring safe, well-maintained buildings, grounds, and systems. The Site Manager coordinates with contractors, tracks repairs, and supports preventive maintenance to protect long-term value.

The role is full-time, on-site, with Monday–Friday schedules and occasional evenings/weekends for operational needs, including on-call emergencies. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to serve tenants and residents effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education valued.
• 4–5 years of building operations and maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and coordinate repairs with contractors.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• On-site work Monday–Friday with on-call emergencies; evenings/weekends as needed.
• Ability to walk and inspect buildings and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, safety, security, and appearance of the campus, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Coordinate day-to-day work with contractors and the Maintenance Assistant for equipment installations, repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and other site activities.
• Confirm contractors and service providers perform quality work safely, productively, and in compliance with OSHA, EPA, legal, and code requirements.
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues, perform repairs within your capabilities, and determine when specialized vendor support is needed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client, tenant, and resident concerns; coordinate follow-through and document completed actions.
• Purchase and manage maintenance supplies and equipment, maintain logs and records, and complete an annual inventory of tools and equipment.
• Assist the Operations Manager with annual capital planning for building systems, structures, parking areas, grounds, and other campus needs.
• Support site workflow processes and monthly operational reporting, including non-routine events, major projects, training, cost savings, and significant contractor, vendor, or customer-service matters.
• Maintain current technical knowledge through training, educational opportunities, and relevant technical publications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Computer skills

Contractor coordination

Emergency response

On-site presence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education or training valued

Job description

IRG Realty Advisors oversees The East End campus in Akron, ensuring safe, well-maintained buildings, grounds, and systems. The Site Manager coordinates with contractors, tracks repairs, and supports preventive maintenance to protect long-term value.

The role is full-time, on-site, with Monday–Friday schedules and occasional evenings/weekends for operational needs, including on-call emergencies. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to serve tenants and residents effectively.