Manager of Preventative Maintenance

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Manager of Preventative Maintenance to lead the Preventative Maintenance, Weekend Care Team, Air Quality Shop, and Athletics Region PM Team. The role emphasizes coordinating with building contacts, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness across facilities.

Required are a Master license in electrical/plumbing/HVAC, a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage multi-trade teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current master license in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC trades.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle daily.
• Ability to perform routine plumbing/mechanical tasks and handle heavy objects up to 50+ pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and potentially after-hours.
• Experience supervising multi-craft trades and preventive maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Developing priorities with shop supervisors to coordinate building contacts and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Reviewing and supervising work assignments per SOPs.
• Overseeing athletic region PM team and ensuring on-time, on-budget preventive maintenance.
• Ensuring safety, quality, and cost in completed work orders.
• Monitoring procurement and delivery of materials to job sites.
• Providing technical guidance to Director and maintaining effective communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Task prioritization

Computer skills

Tools

Maintenance system

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Building Systems and Maintenance, the Manager of Preventative Maintenance will oversee the Preventative Maintenance, Weekend Care Team, Air Quality Shop and the Athletics Region Preventive Maintenance Team.

The Position Is Responsible For

• Developing priorities with shop supervisors to ensure coordination with building contacts, proper planning, schedule preventive maintenance, and corrective action work assignments.
• Reviewing, monitoring, and supervising work assignments of shop supervisors in accordance with the work order systems standard operating procedures.
• Reviewing, monitoring and supervising work assignments of the athletic region PM team. Assist with prioritizing work orders and working with the athletics staff to ensure preventive maintenance work is completed on time and within budget while maintaining a high level of service for other repairs within the athletic facilities.
• Recognizing and resolving issues to maintain the productivity of work for assigned resources.
• Ensuring the execution of work order assignments in coordination with other Facilities Department units and with designated university contacts in order that all projects are completed in a safe, timely, and cost-effective basis.
• Performing routine inspections of assignments completed ensuring safety, quality, and cost.
• Evaluating and recommending improvements to the Director of Building Systems and Maintenance for current preventative maintenance, air quality, an shops as well as the weekend care team on a continuous basis.
• Completing the required administrative functions regarding work order flow, including monitoring data entry into the Facilities Work Order System for accuracy.
• Ensuring shop supervisors and other direct reports are properly coordinating procurement and delivery of material to job sites effectively and efficiently.
• Ensuring staff performs duties in compliance with federal and state law, university policies and procedures, and any associated regulations.
• Provides context and background information on issues and assistance to the Director of Building Systems and Maintenance on a variety of technical topics and projects. The incumbent must be detail, action, solution, and results oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement. The incumbent is expected to fulfill identified responsibilities with limited supervision while maintaining effective communication with departmental leadership.
• This position is designated as Emergency Personnel. Also, must be available as situations warrants for response to after hours and weekend trouble calls.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

• Must have a current master license in electrical, plumbing or HVAC trade.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle daily.
• Ability to perform routine plumbing/mechanical tasks.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; ability to communicate effectively, have good team work skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
• This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-craft trades supervisors and technicians including at least two of the following trades; electricians, plumbers, sheet metal fabricators, insulators, welders and HVAC technicians in the performance of preventive maintenance and repair work.
• Current Masters License(s)in one or more of the following trades: electrical, HVAC, plumbing.
• Extensive knowledge of institutional building HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with procedures followed in a scheduled Preventive Maintenance Program for building HVAC, plumbing and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of carpentry and other building trades.
• Knowledge of all local and state codes that pertain to the position's area of responsibility.
• Ability to analyze problems and interpret drawings/specifications to prepare project cost estimates.
• Computer proficient to be able to use a computer-based maintenance system.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong communication skills with a proven record of providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse organizations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; ability to communicate effectively, have good teamwork skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Pay Band

5

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$84,956

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

September 30, 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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