Facility Maintenance Manager in Alexandria

Energy Jobline ZR; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Camelot Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at a higher-education campus. You will lead the maintenance team, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The role requires strong leadership, broad knowledge of building systems, and the ability to coordinate with vendors, contractors, and institutional partners while prioritizing safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business or related field.
• Seven+ years of progressively responsible facility maintenance experience.
• Three+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in higher education, government, healthcare, research, or complex institutional environments is a plus.
• Relevant facility management or technical certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building automation, and fire and life-safety systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and prioritize repairs based on safety and campus needs.
• Manage work orders, equipment records, and maintenance performance through a CMMS.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, inspections, and specialty repairs.
• Communicate regularly with institutional representatives regarding facility conditions, service requests, projects, and planned outages.
• Manage budgets, purchasing, invoices, contracts, supplies, and equipment inventory.
• Support public-sector procurement and documentation requirements.
• Maintain operating procedures, equipment manuals, safety records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure work complies with safety, environmental, accessibility, fire, and building requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response for equipment failures, utility interruptions, severe weather, and other facility incidents.
• Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

CMMS

Budgets

Building Systems

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Camelot is seeking an experienced Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at a higher-education academic and research facility. This position leads the maintenance team and helps provide a safe, reliable, accessible, and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, broad knowledge of building systems, and the ability to manage employees, contractors, budgets, and competing campus priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, schedule, train, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building automation, and fire and life-safety systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and prioritize repairs based on safety, compliance, and campus needs.
• Manage work orders, equipment records, and maintenance performance through a CMMS.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, inspections, and specialty repairs.
• Communicate regularly with institutional representatives regarding facility conditions, service requests, projects, and planned outages.
• Manage budgets, purchasing, invoices, contracts, supplies, and equipment inventory.
• Support public-sector procurement and documentation requirements.
• Maintain operating procedures, equipment manuals, safety records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure work complies with applicable safety, environmental, accessibility, fire, and building requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response for equipment failures, utility interruptions, severe weather, and other facility incidents.
• Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills.
• Working knowledge of commercial or institutional building systems.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance, vendors, contractors, and budgets.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active campus environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field .
• An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible facility maintenance experience .
• Three or more years of supervisory or management experience .
• Experience in higher education, government, healthcare, research, or another complex institutional environment is .
• Relevant facility management or technical certifications are a plus.

Physical and Work Requirements

This position requires regular walking and inspection of building, mechanical rooms, rooftops, utility areas, and exterior spaces. The employee may be required to climb stairs or ladders, work in varying environmental conditions, use personal protective equipment, and safely lift or move materials consistent with established safety requirements.

Camelot Facility Maintenance Management is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

Camelot Services, Inc. incorporated in 2000 for the purpose of providing high quality, professional, property and facilities management to clients who want customized, cost-effective service. Headquartered in Plano, TX, Camelot has representation across the nation and has provided consultation services on an International level.

Camelot Services, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , marital status, , , protected military/veteran status, or any other protected factor.