Facilities Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Libraries seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations and maintenance across its Seattle campus. You will ensure safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for staff, students, and visitors while coordinating access, maintenance, and renovations.

You will lead a team, partner with central Facilities & Events, manage multi-site coordination, and support events and space usage to sustain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years in facilities or building management.
• Experience with educational or institutional facilities.
• Understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety).
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of construction practices and trades.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facilities operations and issue triage.
• Space planning and project management across multiple sites.
• Coordinate maintenance, renovations, and safety compliance.
• Support events and manage space usage.
• Supervise facilities staff.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Supervisory experience

Building systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Facilities Manager - University of WashingtonSkip to main content# Careers at UWFacilities Manager page is loaded## Facilities ManagerApplyremote type: Occasional Teleworklocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-0000135325**Job Description****UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join their team.**# **About this opportunity**The Facilities Manager leads daily operations and maintenance of Libraries spaces across the Seattle campus, ensuring a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors. This position is responsible for managing building access, coordinating maintenance and renovations, supporting events and space usage, and supervising facilities staff. The Facilities Manager serves as the primary operational link between the central Facilities & Events team and site contacts at each UW Libraries location across campus, ensuring consistent standards of care and responsiveness across all sites.UW Libraries Seattle footprint encompasses 11 libraries and offsite storage occupying all or part of 17 buildings and totaling just under 1 million square feet. These spaces house over 7 million pieces of physical material and special collections, support the work of 500 student and full-time staff, and accommodate over 2.5 million visitors per year.# **Key Responsibilities*** Daily Facilities Operations & Issue Triage (35%)* Space Planning & Support, Project Management (25%)* Multi-Site Coordination (15%)* Emergency Planning (10%)* Strategic & Policy Support (10%)* Supervision & Staffing. This position manages employees. (5%)# **Required Qualifications**To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of work experience in facilities or building management.* **Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.****Additional Qualifications*** Experience with educational or institutional facilities management* Understanding of building systems in large, multi-use, or historic structures, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety* Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, scoping, and coordinating facilities projects* Ability to effectively collaborate with a wide variety of individuals.* Familiarity with basic construction practices and methods and experience working in or collaborating with maintenance and building trades* Strong written and spoken communication skills* Curiosity, creativity, and imagination.**Desired Qualifications*** Supervisory or lead work experience.* Previous experience working in libraries**Working Conditions*** Able to lift 50 pounds, drive a fleet van, use basic hand tools**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$75,720.00 annual**Pay Range Maximum:**$85,800.00 annual**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**SEIU Local 925 Libraries PLE Nonsupervisory**About the UW**Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.**Our Commitment**The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.