MAINTENANCE MANAGER-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Compass Group USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

SSC Services for Education, part of Compass Group, seeks a Maintenance Manager at the University of South Florida in Tampa. You will lead maintenance staff and coordinate with vendors to keep facilities safe, reliable, and compliant.

Responsibilities include directing preventive and corrective maintenance, managing capital projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance across HVAC, electrical, and building systems. Requires supervisory experience and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating with contractors.
• Knowledge of building systems, safety codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read technical documentation and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance staff and contractors to ensure uptime.
• Plan staffing, materials, and timelines for projects and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and related systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and licensing requirements.
• Utilize CMMS to track work orders and asset history; analyze data to improve reliability.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Staff development

Contractor management

CMMS

HVAC knowledge

Electrical license

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman electrical/HVAC/plumbing license

Tools

CMMS software

Vendor management tools

Job description

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
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug‑free workplace.

SSC is a member of Compass Group USA.