Facilities Zone Maintenance Manager

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 72,850 - 131,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Supportive work culture

Work/life balance

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Facilities Zone Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for its facilities on the Auburn campus. The successful candidate will lead a team of skilled trades professionals, ensuring that maintenance work meets university standards and supports its mission. This leadership role requires a bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in trades administration. The role includes managing work assignments, staff recruitment, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders to ensure the safety and efficiency of campus operations.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in construction and trades administration.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations for Facilities Maintenance Zones.
• Lead and supervise multi-trade corrective maintenance technicians.
• Manage work assignments and recruitment of maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Knowledge of a work order system and Microsoft office software

Knowledge of building systems, blueprints, CADD

Ability to manage and motivate people

Effective communication with customers and employees

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Position Information

Requisition Number S5067P Home Org Name Maintenance Division Name VP, Facilities Management Position Title Facilities Zone Maintenance Manager Job Class Code ND04 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is excited to welcome a new Manager of Facilities Zone Maintenance to our team!

In this key leadership role, you will oversee maintenance operations for two of our four Facilities Maintenance Zones, supporting a wide range of campus partners, including half of Auburn University’s Colleges and Schools, administrative units, Athletics, and Auxiliary units. As the Manager, you’ll lead a talented team of skilled trades professionals who work each day to keep our campus running safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Maintenance, you will guide daily maintenance activities, coordinate resources, and ensure that work orders are completed effectively to address building needs and support the University’s academic, research, and outreach mission. If you’re energized by leading people, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact on the spaces where our students, faculty, and staff learn and work, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to help shape the Auburn experience.

Essential Functions

• Manages, leads, and supervises multi-trade corrective maintenance technicians for the effective and efficient completion of all corrective and some preventative maintenance work requirements within assigned facilities. Corrective maintenance may include maintenance projects.
• Oversees work assignments to meet organizational goals and client deadlines in support of University, Facilities Management and Maintenance department guidelines and mission.
• Manages assigned staff and leads recruitment of positions including reviewing resumes, participating in interviews, and conducting performance review evaluations. Assists in resolving employee relations issues.
• Responsible for all work performed by University tradespersons and contractors involved meet University standards and contract requirements. Ensures that work is completed in a safe, timely manner and in compliance with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Meets with clients on a regular basis to understand facility needs ensuring support can be provided. Ensures quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including after-hours response to emergency calls.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate data is maintained in the work management system to provide proper reporting for clients and senior leadership within Facilities and the University. Investigates and responds to clients queries, complaints and other issues to meet and satisfy client needs. Tracks status of work accomplishments, analyzes data, prepares reports and recommendations in support of increasingly higher levels of performance and productivity.
• Coordinates communications and activities among Maintenance Departments zones and shops, other Facilities Management Departments, outside contractors, and Auburn University customers and visitors. Communicates with stakeholders to maintains awareness of activities, maximize efficiencies, answers questions, and resolves issues.
• Maintains records and documentation of work activities, supplies, and equipment. Develops and maintains business plans, procedures, and operating instructions for safe, accurate, and quality work performance and updates on maintenance/repair status.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or related field

Experience: 7 years of experience in construction and trades administration

Substitutions allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, And Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a work order system and Microsoft office software.
• Knowledge of building systems, blueprints, CADD, and construction principals.
• Ability to manage and motivate people, ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications: Valid Driver’s License is required.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $72,850 - $131,140 Job Category Facilities/Skills Trades Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.

If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.

Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the “Other Documents” section.

Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.