Facilities Operations Manager

University of New Mexico

El Cerro (NM)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 67,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of New Mexico-Valencia is seeking a Manager of Facility Operations to provide technical leadership for integrated facility operations on campus in Valencia County, NM. The role oversees a multi-trades team in plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, custodial services, and grounds, with capital projects oversight and contractor coordination.

The position includes fiscal management, budgeting, procurement, and reporting.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; 10+ years related experience.
Completed degrees above minimum education may substitute for experience.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business administration, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
Experience with oversight on capital projects including development and review of design specifications.
Experience with HVAC troubleshooting and monitoring systems.
Experience with labor union contracts.
Spanish/English bilingual desired.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for integrated facility operations.
Oversee supervision of a multi-trades workforce in plant operations, maintenance, and housekeeping.
Manage departmental budget, purchasing, and reporting.
Maintain large enterprise mechanical systems; manage custodial, grounds, fleet, and capital projects.
Supervise, train, schedule staff; understand labor union contracts.
Provide 24/7 on-call support to protect facility assets and minimize disruptions.