Facilities Maintenance Manager | Lead Systems & Compliance

SSC Services For Education; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

SSC Services for Education is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities engineering and maintenance operations for the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg campus.

You will lead maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors, prioritize work, allocate resources, and ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. The role emphasizes workforce performance, asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive facilities maintenance experience with prior supervisory experience.
• Journeyman-level electrical, HVAC (EPA certified), or plumbing license required; master license preferred or required where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, CMMS, vendor management, and ability to read technical documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work nights, weekends, and emergency call-ins as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop licensed and non-licensed maintenance staff.
• Assign daily work, manage priorities, evaluate performance, support training, and promote safe work practices.
• Determine staffing, materials, and timelines for maintenance and capital projects.
• Serve as the primary maintenance contact in coordination with leadership.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, sprinkler, transport systems, sterilizers, and food service equipment.
• Ensure all work meets applicable codes, standards, and licensing requirements.
• Review contractor work for quality and compliance and recommend repair or replacement strategies.
• Provide technical guidance for complex building system issues.
• Review drawings and specifications, support renovations and system upgrades, and maintain compliance with safety, life safety, and infection control standards.
• Ensure effective use of the CMMS, monitoring work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset documentation.
• Analyze CMMS data to improve reliability and reduce downtime. Lead emergency maintenance response and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

CMMS

Vendor management

Reading technical documentation

Supervisory experience

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

SSC Services for Education is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities engineering and maintenance operations for the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg campus.

You will lead maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors, prioritize work, allocate resources, and ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. The role emphasizes workforce performance, asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.