RHS Facilities Manager II

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the operations of the complex, including housekeeping, maintenance, and custodial services. The role requires leadership to maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service for residents, staff, and events.

The position emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, with responsibilities spanning vendor coordination, staff development, and project coordination across departments.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business, Hotel/Restaurant and Institutional Management or Human Relations.
• Five to eight years of progressive facilities management experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control techniques, financial analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations including housekeeping, maintenance and custodial activities.
• Develop and control the budget and prepare financial forecasts to meet departmental expectations.
• Coordinate long-range maintenance plans with Physical Plant and related departments.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Inspect buildings to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate events and conference services for the complex.

Skills

Facilities supervision

Budgeting

Forecasting

Staff scheduling

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Hotel/HR

Job description

Position Summary

Position Description:

• Manages the facilities operations including housekeeping, maintenance and custodial activities required to maintain the physical facilities of the complex.
• Develops, monitors and controls the facilities budget of the complex. Prepares periodic reports including financial forecasts in order to ensure compliance with Departmental expectations and budget.
• Coordinates long-range maintenance plans with the Physical Plant and Construction, Maintenance & Interior Design including building alterations, furnishings and equipment acquisitions for the complex.
• Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines the subordinate supervisory and support staff of the complex.
• Inspects buildings in order to ensure that University, State and Federal safety and mandated compliance regulations are followed and to check on quality and quantity of work performed.
• Assists in coordination of special events, projects, daily activities and conference service for the complex. Provides technical advice and supervises repair and maintenance of the facilities and building equipment for the complex.
• Interacts with complex residents, parents, faculty and staff in order to answer questions, resolve problems, solicit input, provide support and counsel, assist with concerns and provide information.
• Assists in planning and organizing objectives and long-range programs for Departmental operations. Assists in preparing Departmental budgets and reviews financial projections and expenditures of funds for the complex. Makes recommendations for Departmental organizational changes and/or equipment applications.

Perform related duties as assigned including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Supervisory Staff - in order to discuss projects and staffing, assist in staff planning, review status of operations, evaluate progress and resolve problems.
• Regular/Student Supervisors/Employees - in order to assign and supervise crew activities, review status of operations, evaluate progress and conduct meetings, clarify problems and provide assistance.
• Clerical Support Staff - in order to review current status of operations, provide direction and address needs, concerns and duties.
• Union Representatives - in order to discuss contract administration, inquiries, grievances and general information.
• Physical Plant/Maintenance/Engineering Services/Outside Contractors - in order to clarify work orders, expedite one or more of their services or ensure that specifications are adhered to and repairs are completed. RHS Administrators - in order to request special funding, budget distributions and assist in staff planning.
• University Department Representatives - in order to exchange information in order to explain and coordinate services. Maintain health and safety standards to ensure compliance with University, State and Federal regulations.
• Purchasing - in order to discuss routine and emergency purchase orders and restocking materials.
• Vendor/Consultants/Engineers - in order to discuss proposals, projects, material and equipment evaluations in order to purchase new or replacement items.
• Faculty - in order to respond to requests for services, discuss problems, provide support, and exchange information.
• Residence Life Staff - in order to maintain residential and physical plant operations interactions, review student life activities and provide information.
• Students/Parents - in order to answer questions, resolve problems, solicit their input, provide support and counsel, assist with needs/concerns and provide information.
• General Public - in order to answer questions, provide services and assist with concerns.
• Law Enforcement Agencies/Department of Police and Public Safety - in order to report thefts and damages, resolve specific problems and prevent accidents.
• Supervisor - in order to gather information, exchange ideas, accept direction and provide group support.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Management or Human Relations; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in facilities management supervision, labor scheduling, cost control techniques, financial analysis and forecasting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred Credentials:

Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) - APPA, Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - IFMA, Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI

Additional Qualifications:

1. Valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position.
2. Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
3. This position requires, or will require prior to the completion of the probationary period: knowledge of basic personal computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use e-mail and the Internet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume/Cover letter/Professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Bidding eligibility ends July 28, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.