General Maintenance Services Manager (Maricopa, AZ)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 58,921 - 98,201; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Maricopa Agricultural Center seeks a General Maintenance Services Manager to lead facilities, grounds, and infrastructure operations. You will supervise staff, schedule work, and ensure safe, compliant maintenance across offices, labs, greenhouses, and workshops.

This role emphasizes hands‑on technical leadership, project oversight, and collaboration with researchers and external partners to support agricultural research excellence. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine and corrective maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and refrigeration systems.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure facilities are safe, clean, and fully operational.
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise and perform repairs as needed.
• Ensure custodial services and waste management meet standards.
• Assist with environmental health and safety (EHS) tasks in a laboratory setting.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Communication

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Certified Facilities Manager

Tools

CMMS

Job description

General Maintenance Services Manager (Maricopa, AZ)

Address: 37860 W. Smith Enke Road, Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA

Position Highlights

The Maricopa Agricultural Center is seeking a highly organized and results‑driven professional to fill the role of General Maintenance Services Manager (Skilled Crafts and Trades Manager I).

Under the general supervision of the Director, the General Maintenance Services Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day management and operations of the Maricopa Agricultural Center, overseeing personnel and ensuring effective execution of all activities related to facilities management and research support. The position provides technical expertise, guidance, and leadership to staff and directs operations to ensure proper research‑based agricultural practices are followed. The role works collaboratively with internal research faculty and external industry partners, supporting the mission, operational integrity, and overall well‑being of the Maricopa Agricultural Center and its personnel.

The Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC) strives to be at the forefront of disciplinary field investigations and to develop, deliver, and service the best integrated agricultural technologies. It hosts the USDA ARS Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, with a focus on cotton, small grains, alfalfa, and new specialty crops used for fibers, oils, pharmaceuticals, and other biological products.

The facility houses 12 controlled‑environment greenhouses, a hoop house, a drying greenhouse, and a headhouse. Beyond research and development, MAC provides a community hub for Cooperative Extension and 4‑H agricultural literacy programs, including a hands‑on Agventure demonstration area open for school and group tours. The site also features a plant diagnostic lab, cactus garden, demo garden, and an orchard supported by the Master Gardener program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for employee and qualified family; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance & Operations:

• Manage and perform routine and corrective maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Oversee and support maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and refrigeration systems in office space, living quarters, laboratories, greenhouses, shops, and storage facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure facilities, laboratories, shops, common areas, and grounds are safe, clean, and fully operational.
• Serve as a working manager by providing hands‑on technical expertise and performing repairs as needed.
• Ensure custodial services and waste‑management functions meet established standards.
• Perform support duties related to environmental health and safety (EHS) within a laboratory setting.

Project & Systems Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance, repair, remodeling, and minor construction projects.
• Estimate labor, materials, and costs; monitor project progress, schedules, and expenditures.
• Assist with bidding, coordination, and oversight of major repairs and contracted services.
• Ensure reliable operation of production equipment, machinery, and supporting systems.
• Ensure reliable operation of life‑safety systems.

Supervision, Staffing & Training:

• Supervise maintenance and custodial staff; assign daily work and manage on‑call rotations.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, discipline, and separations.
• Train employees in the safe operation of equipment (e.g., proper use of hand and power tools) to expand skill sets and operational flexibility.
• Mentor staff and promote cross‑training and workforce development.
• Develop a safety training program for maintenance and custodial staff.

Planning, Coordination & Customer Service:

• Schedule work, prioritize service requests, and act as liaison with MAC departments and leadership.
• Coordinate facility‑condition assessments with Physical Resources, Risk Management, and Facilities Design & Construction.
• Support development, implementation, and evaluation of operational goals for MAC.
• Maintain positive customer‑service relationships with researchers, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding operational status, priorities, and issues.

Inventory, Procurement & Compliance:

• Manage inventory, surplus property, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Order parts and materials necessary to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop and standardize specifications for equipment, furniture, and materials.
• Assist with Federal Capital Inventory and other required reporting or compliance activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of facilities management, environmental health and safety, and life‑safety systems.
• Knowledge of building trades: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting.
• Skill in supervising personnel and providing effective group leadership.
• Skill in verbal and written communication to interact with staff, faculty, and external partners.
• Skill in using computers and standard software applications for record‑keeping, communication, and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively under extreme environmental conditions typical of agricultural field operations.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Facilities Manager or other relevant trade credentials.
• Experience supporting agricultural research, laboratory research, or experimental farm operations.
• Previous experience supervising staff or coordinating the work of teams in an agricultural or research setting.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time / Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Role Function Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $75,540 - $98,201

Compensation Type Salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 10

Career Stream and Level M1

Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required: Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Gerek Burford, Director, Maricopa Agricultural Center
[e-mail]

Open Date 7/15/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must include a Resume, Cover Letter and Building Portfolio (what size building managed, type of building, equipment used).

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