Library Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Central Arkansas Library System; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for CALS facilities and vehicles, reporting to the Director of Facilities and Operations. The role includes managing budgets, contracts, and staff to ensure safe, efficient library facilities.

Responsibilities also include negotiating service contracts, overseeing HVAC controls, supervising housekeeping and logistics staff, and maintaining documentation across CALS facilities and fleet.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in facilities maintenance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in facilities maintenance or related operations.
• 2 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical.
• Experience managing budgets, purchasing, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to supervise, motivate, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and FMX software.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, contracts, and staff across CALS facilities.
• Oversee FMX work order requests for 19 locations and 15 vehicles.
• Negotiate and monitor service contracts (pest control, housekeeping, etc.).
• Approve accounts payable and code expenses.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation of all facilities and equipment.
• Plan short- and long-term maintenance and staffing.
• Maintain documentation and reports for maintenance.
• Supervise housekeeping, logistics, and maintenance staff.
• Coordinate scheduling for branches during events.
• Ensure compliance with safety and background checks.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Vendor management

Staff supervision

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

FMX software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for CALS facilities and vehicles, reporting to the Director of Facilities and Operations. The role includes managing budgets, contracts, and staff to ensure safe, efficient library facilities.

Responsibilities also include negotiating service contracts, overseeing HVAC controls, supervising housekeeping and logistics staff, and maintaining documentation across CALS facilities and fleet.