Spv, Maintenance & Staffing

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a facilities maintenance professional to manage school of business buildings, systems, and landscaping. The role coordinates with university resources to maintain look, feel, and safety while ensuring all systems operate efficiently.

Responsibilities include monitoring building automation, responding to alarms, performing preventive maintenance, managing projects and budgets, and collaborating with custodial and District 5 staff to keep facilities in top condition.

Qualifications

• Eight years progressively responsible maintenance experience with at least two years in a leadership role.
• Journeyman certification in at least one supervised trade; knowledge of applicable codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Take readings from equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Calibrate equipment readings to within acceptable parameters.
• Inspect building systems to verify proper operation and limits.
• Monitor building automation and respond to system alarms.
• Respond to fire alarms as part of the ERT team.
• Assist on the ERT team and coordinate with facilities staff.
• Submit and manage work orders; initiate facilities projects and upgrades.
• Maintain inventory, manage capital assets, and ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Journeyman certificate

Job description

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

01689 - SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACILITIES

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$18.89 to $38.80

Close Date

11/30/2026

Typically Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays and evenings as business need requires. Time is also variable depending on business need but typically 7am to 3pm.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all School of Business buildings, building systems, and associated landscaping, to coordinate with other university resources to maintain the look and feel and the architectural intent of the individual buildings, to ensure all systems are working optimally and in a safe and efficient manner and employ external and internal resources in accomplishing the goals of the school as they relate to buildings and building systems, and as applicable within the scope of this job to take steps to maximize the safety and security of the staff, faculty, and students of the School of Business.

Responsibilities

• Takes readings off of equipment to assure it is operating properly.
• Adjusts and calibrates equipment that is reading out of accepted parameters.
• Performs inspections of building systems to ensure they are operating properly and within limits.
• Monitors building automation systems and responds to system alarms due to equipment failures and malfunctions.
• Monitors fire alarm systems and responds to fire alarms as part of the ERT team.
• Participates on the schools ERT team.
• Responds to all trouble calls on all shifts and weekends. Calls in technicians as necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance on applicable building systems and equipment as assigned.
• Maintains assigned equipment room by keeping it clean and organized.
• Works in coordination with District 5 facilities staff to resolve issues, schedule maintenance, and address problems.
• Submits work orders as applicable to address issues, resolve problems, and initiate projects.
• Initiates and manages to successful completion facilities related projects.
• Recommends and performs as applicable building systems upgrades and improvements.
• Creates and manages the budget for facilities maintenance activities and projects.
• Monitors and manages maintenance activities via the CMMS system.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Custodial to maintain all the School of Business buildings to expected cleanliness levels.
• Manages facilities maintenance inventory and attic stock.
• Performs repairs and maintenance to school furniture as required.
• Manages the facilities maintenance capital assets.
• Provides backup to the Ccure building access system for the school.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years progressively or more responsible experience in maintenance with two of those years in a leadership position or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Journeyman certification in at least one of trades supervised, as well as general working knowledge of positions supervised and applicable codes and ordinances required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Specific vocational or apprenticeship training may be preferred.

Preferences

• Working knowledge of typical building systems – electrical, mechanical, HVAC , fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, lighting systems, BMS , AV, etc.
• Working knowledge of, or basic understanding of, VRF systems a plus.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply building drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply applicable building codes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable operating and maintenance documentation.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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