Facility Services Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Facility Services Manager to oversee maintenance, housekeeping, renovations, and safety for the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, NE. This role directs building maintenance staff and custodial teams and ensures projects meet deadlines and quality standards.

The position requires a high school diploma with four years of related experience, plus supervisory and budgeting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four years of experience in building construction and remodel, including two years of preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Experience in training, motivating, and supervising staff; custodial and customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical, steam, HVAC/Refrigeration, and plumbing repair; ability to develop and manage a budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all care, maintenance and project needs for the Lied Center for Performing Arts, including supervision of building maintenance and custodial staff.
• Plans and budgets for renovations, upkeep, repairs, furnishing replacements and life-safety projects.
• Coordinates permits, schedules work with contractors, ensures regulatory compliance and timeliness.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Training & motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Facility Services Manager

Department

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_250585

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/24/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/11/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Facility Services Manager oversees all care, maintenance and project needs for the Lied Center for Performing Arts, including physical plant and its operating systems, interior furnishings and fixtures. Directs all aspects of building maintenance and housekeeping, conversion and engineering tasks related to the operation of the Lied Center. Oversees the supervision of the building maintenance staff and manages the custodial staff. Conducts yearly staff performance evaluations and ensures adherence to building policy and procedures. Plans and budgets for renovation projects, building upkeep, repairs, furnishing replacements and fire, life and safety projects. Creates the scope of work required for projects to be worked in-house, or seeks out contractors and bids and works with UNL FMP code officials on acquiring permits, scheduling work, quality control, ensuring regulatory and code compliance and ensuring deadlines are met and work is performed in a professional manner. Prioritizes all building events with repairs and project needs.
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Minimum Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of experience with building construction and remodel, including two years of preventive maintenance work on mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. Experience in training, motivating, and supervising staff. Custodial experience. Customer service experience. Working knowledge of electrical systems, steam systems, HVAC /Refrigeration, and plumbing repair. Familiarity with and skilled in the use of an extensive variety of both hand and power tools. Familiarity with basic safety procedures and OSHA Guidelines. Knowledge of the safe and effective use of cleaning chemicals and operation of tools and equipment used in custodial operations. Basic computer and email skills. Ability to develop, maintain, and follow a budget. Experience must demonstrate attention to detail and ability to follow through on projects. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree plus four or more years of experience performing comparable duties in a similar venue. Experience that demonstrates welding, plumbing, carpeting, soldering, carpentry, painting, laminating, drywall, and finishing skills. Licensed general contractor.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Yes

Physical Required

Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Evenings & weekends required based on events & building service needs.

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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