Facilities Operations Supervisor - Lab & Maintenance

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, Kansas oversees operations for plumbing/piping, grounds, vehicle support, and workshop groups.

The role involves managing maintenance and repair across facilities including laboratories and office spaces, with emphasis on safety and cost control. The position requires overseeing a large staff and coordinating with custodial and contracting personnel to meet ARS facility needs, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in facilities maintenance environments.
• Familiarity with service contracts and maintenance planning.
• Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance trades and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard operating procedures for plumbing/piping and grounds/vehicles.
• Oversee general maintenance activities (welding, carpentry, flooring, painting).
• Coordinate with custodial contracting staff to align projects with site needs.
• Maintain project records and cost estimates for long-term planning.
• Act as first/second level supervisor for a large staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

Contract management

Budgeting

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, Kansas oversees operations for plumbing/piping, grounds, vehicle support, and workshop groups.

The role involves managing maintenance and repair across facilities including laboratories and office spaces, with emphasis on safety and cost control. The position requires overseeing a large staff and coordinating with custodial and contracting personnel to meet ARS facility needs, while ensuring compliance with