MAINTENANCE MANAGER-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Compass Group USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, part of Compass Group, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities engineering and maintenance operations at the University of South Florida. You will lead maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors, aligning activities with safety, reliability, and regulatory standards.

You will drive asset performance, mentoring staff, and ensuring preventive and corrective actions meet organizational goals while coordinating with leadership for capital projects and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; trade or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive facilities maintenance experience with supervisory experience.
• Must hold a journeyman-level electrical, HVAC (EPA certified), or plumbing license; master license preferred or required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors; coordinate with leadership.
• Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage staffing, materials, and timelines for maintenance and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and licensing requirements.
• Oversee asset reliability, safety, and continuous improvement; monitor CMMS data.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities maintenance

Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing knowledge

Reading technical documentation

Safety/compliance

Education

High school diploma

Trade or vocational training preferred

Tools

CMMS

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Position Title:MAINTENANCE MANAGER-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SSC Services for Educationis known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all facilities engineering and maintenance operations. This role leads maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors while partnering with the Director and/or Operations Manager to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. The Manager sets priorities, allocates resources, and ensures preventive and corrective maintenance activities align with organizational goals.

This position is accountable for workforce performance, asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Technical expertise is applied primarily for oversight, mentoring, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop licensed and non‑licensed maintenance staff.

Assign daily work, manage priorities, evaluate performance, support training, and promote safe work practices.

Determine staffing, materials, and timelines for maintenance and capital projects.

Serve as the primary maintenance contact in coordination with leadership.

Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, sprinkler, transport systems, sterilizers, and food service equipment.

Ensure all work meets applicable codes, standards, and licensing requirements.

Review contractor work for quality and compliance and recommend repair or replacement strategies.

Provide technical guidance for complex building system issues.

Review drawings and specifications, support renovations and system upgrades, and maintain compliance with safety, life safety, and infection control standards.

Ensure effective use of the CMMS, monitoring work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset documentation.

Analyze CMMS data to improve reliability and reduce downtime. Lead emergency maintenance response and participate in on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; trade or vocational training preferred.

Minimum five years of progressive facilities maintenance experience with prior supervisory experience.

Must hold a journeyman‑level electrical, HVAC (EPA certified), or plumbing license; master license preferred or required where applicable.

Strong knowledge of building systems, CMMS, vendor management, and ability to read technical documentation.

Valid driver’s license and ability to work nights, weekends, and emergency call‑ins as required.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

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