Facilities Maintenance Engineer (FME)

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Ohio is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to oversee facility and infrastructure maintenance. The successful candidate will utilize engineering principles to enhance efficiency and ensure reliability of systems such as HVAC, lighting, and utility systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and proficiency in managing contractors is essential. This role offers a full-time position with potential for significant impact on facility operations.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in managing facility mechanical systems.
• Three years of monitoring contractor performance.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer for facility maintenance and infrastructure issues.
• Conduct investigations and research for facility efficiency.
• Develop long and short-range plans for capital renewal.

Skills

Equipment/process troubleshooting skills

Ability to manage contractors

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Reading drawings

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (TMA)

Johnson Controls building automation system

HVAC systems

Job description

Apply now Job No: 503319
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: FM&P - 801000
Pay Grade: C - Exempt
Advertised: February 25, 2026
Applications close: March 10, 2026

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Engineer (FME) serves as the University’s lead engineer and technical expert for facility and associated infrastructure maintenance issues in support of the Facilities Management organization, which maintains over 5.5 million square feet of facility space. The FME conducts investigations, evaluations, and research necessary to ensure campus facilities, equipment, and infrastructure operate in a reliable and efficient manner. The FME utilizes engineering theories and principles in order to provide guidance and recommendations to internal FM departments to solve current facility, equipment, or utility system issues for various systems. These systems areas include, but are not limited to, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, roofing, building controls and automation, interior and exterior lighting, and Utility systems. Additionally, the FME will develop long and short-range plans for capital renewal and provide input in the review and execution of facility design and construction projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, facilities engineering, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in managing facility mechanical systems, maintenance, or facility engineering design experience (HVAC, boilers, chilled water, compressed air, roofing, building controls and automation, and interior and exterior lighting).
• At least three years of experience monitoring contractor performance and compliance for existing service and preventative maintenance contracts and agreements.
• Equipment/process troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage contractors.
• Able to interpret and understand technical instructions and design/construction drawings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with low-risk driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses a working technical knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance programs, including planning and scheduling of maintenance and repair activities.
• Experience performing facility/equipment maintenance and repair in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with Johnson Controls building automation system or a similar system.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System programs (TMA) to coordinate and validate system maintenance and operation.
• Experience working with research lab systems and controls.
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.