Facilities Zone Manager - Building Maintenance Lead

Georgia State University; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Facilities Management Services is seeking a Zone Manager to lead the Building Maintenance Department. The role focuses on technical and managerial activities within a defined zone to maintain campus facilities.

The ideal candidate will monitor building systems, supervise staff or contractors, and ensure safe workspaces while coordinating with campus partners and adhering to department goals and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of urban building systems, and three years of supervisory experience with building/trades personnel.
• Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and laws.
• Knowledge of Georgia building codes.
• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• Knowledge of tools, techniques, and terminology used in operating a building maintenance shop.
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to plan efficiently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identifies maintenance needs in the assigned zone through personal knowledge of building systems and interaction with university department personnel.
• Monitors all building systems for safety, mechanical, electrical, and structural problems.
• Supervises the staff or contractors engaged in building maintenance activities.
• Ensures the maintenance and safety of workspaces and mechanical rooms in the zone.
• Assists University customers in coordinating the disposal of surplus equipment and materials through the Property Control Department of the University.
• Oversees all building construction equipment installations in the assigned zone.
• Represents the Physical Plant department in meetings and matters concerning the buildings in the assigned zone.
• Prepares purchase requests.
• Maintains supplies, tools, and materials at an operational level.
• Assists Safety Services in inspection and compliance activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Building systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Georgia State University’s Facilities Management Services is seeking a Zone Manager to lead the Building Maintenance Department. The role focuses on technical and managerial activities within a defined zone to maintain campus facilities.

The ideal candidate will monitor building systems, supervise staff or contractors, and ensure safe workspaces while coordinating with campus partners and adhering to department goals and policies.