Manager Building Operations and Maintenance #006501

University of North Carolina Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Asheville seeks an experienced Manager of Building Operations and Maintenance to oversee trades departments, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. You will direct, coordinate, and optimize work orders, PM programs, and CMMS workflows to ensure reliable campus services.

The role requires leadership in budgeting, safety training, and strategic planning, with a focus on efficiency in building systems and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years in trades or related experience.
• Preferred: 6–8 years of supervisory experience in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS software and basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple Trades departments and coordinate work orders and PM programs in CMMS.
• Set short- and long-term goals; develop in-house standards and practices.
• Manage budgets and safety training; review renovations and design for efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Leadership/supervision classes

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Information

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025. Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC. US News & World Report - #9 in Top Public Schools. Princeton Reviews - #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools.

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Position Details

Position Type: EHRA Staff

Title: Manager Building Operations and Maintenance #006501

Position Number: 006501

Recruitment Range: $72,000-$76,381

Work Schedule and Hours: Typical working hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required as needed to meet the needs of the University at any particular time. Work may extend to evening, weekend, holiday or early morning hours.

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time

Months per Year: 12 Months

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the on-going management for various Trades Departments in Campus Operations. Shops includes Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Ventilation (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry/Roofing, Painting, Evening Shift operations, Auto Repair Shop, Access Control and Locksmithing. The Building Automated Systems (BAS) Technician and Fire Safety & Alarming Systems Technician also report directly to this position. Responsibilities include small to medium size projects planning & execution while administering State service contracts. This manager organizes, provides direction, coordinates, modifies and directs the work-flow of these various shops. This position sets short-term and long-term goals, develops and implements in-house standards, policies and practices. Works closely with three shop Team Leaders and the Customer Service Coordinator managing the Trades departments work orders and their associated planned maintenance programs using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software (TMA).

This position also sets strategic work priorities, manages the overall Trades financial budget, insures safety procedures & training occur, inspects work performed, and balances workloads for these departments on a perpetual basis. This position also reviews in-house renovations and major capitol designs for technical efficiency, clearances, and ease of maintenance.

This manager has total responsibility for the effective and efficient direction, development, administration, and evaluation of the Trades shops & their associated processes.

FLSA: Exempt

Education and Experience

Required Education/Experience/Skills: High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in trade(s) areas assigned; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills: The preferred candidate will be a high school graduate and have a minimum 6-8 years of supervisory experience in one or more physical plant trades including HVAC, mechanical, power generation, plumbing, electrical, carpentry; or equivalent field experience. Part of years of supervisory experience could be replaced by proof of attendance at approved leadership & supervision classes and/or strong letters of reference documenting types of supervision or leadership positions held in technical trade's areas.

The individual should have attained advanced technical knowledge in at least one of these trades. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of cumulative experience with building & systems design, blueprint reading, basic thermo-dynamics, mechanical & electrical diagnostics, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and typing.

Exhibited organizational and communication skills desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in multiple trade areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Eligibility and Compliance

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Posting Information

Posting Number: E0594

Posting date: 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes