Supervisor, Facilities Management

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Utah seeks a Supervisor, Facilities Management to direct the operation and maintenance of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds. You will ensure compliance with procedures, manage the organizational structure, and coordinate with purchasing and vendor partners.

You will supervise MEP staff, oversee contracts and service providers, develop preventive maintenance programs, and manage budgets. Strong leadership, communication, and safety/regulatory responsiveness are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field or comparable experience.
• Minimum 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience supervising MEP staff and managing vendor relations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee maintenance and operation of research facilities, including MEP, HVAC, and building automation systems.
• Supervise MEP staff, oversee vendor contracts, coordinate repairs, and manage maintenance budgets.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and monitor contract performance and safety compliance.
• Coordinate capital improvements and ensure regulatory and University policy compliance.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Project coordination

CMMS

Building automation

Vendor management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

CMMS

Building automation systems

Descripción del empleo

Supervisor, Facilities Management

Job Summary

Facilities Management

Direct/Manage/Supervise the overall operation and maintenance of building, equipment, and grounds. Maintain compliance with all procedures, policies, and regulations and ensure timely response to regulatory issues and inspection findings. Plan facilities' organizational structure to accommodate growth and change in priorities. Determine needs for equipment leases, purchases, and services. Negotiate contracts with vendors and maintain vendor relationships. Ensure that projects meet specifications and budgets. Ensure that necessary licenses and permits are obtained. May act as liaison to leasing and property management organizations and planning commissions. May also be responsible for facilities' security, in the absence of dedicated security staff. Coordinate and lead daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assist with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance and operation of research, laboratory, and support facilities, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), HVAC, Building Automation Systems, and other specialized infrastructure that supports research activities. Responsible for supervising MEP staff, overseeing vendors and service contracts, coordinating repairs, developing preventive maintenance programs, and overseeing maintenance budgets. Ensures critical building systems operate reliably to support research, laboratory, teaching, and administrative functions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, safety standards, University policies, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Supervision

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate MEP staff.
• Supervise employee performance, including coaching, accountability, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee payroll, leave requests, and absence management.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules, including on-call rotations, overtime, and emergency response coverage.
• Ensure employees receive required training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Monitor work quality and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.

Customer Service

• Serve as the primary point of contact for building occupants, researchers, laboratory managers, and department administrators regarding maintenance and operational concerns.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, staff, researchers, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with University departments, project managers, and contractors on maintenance and construction projects.
• Conduct regular building inspections to ensure maintenance standards and customer expectations are met.
• Meet regularly with customers to understand operational needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate planned outages, shutdowns, and maintenance activities that may affect research or building operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruptions to research, laboratory, and teaching activities.

Contract Oversight

• Oversee maintenance and service contracts for specialized equipment and systems.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure contractor work meets University standards, safety requirements, and contract expectations.
• Monitor contract performance, costs, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, vendor activities, inspections, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure contracts comply with University, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Operational Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for building systems and research infrastructure.
• Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) work.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of specialized research infrastructure, including laboratory HVAC systems, exhaust systems, fume hoods, vacuum systems, compressed air systems, specialty water systems, emergency power systems, and building automation controls.
• Monitor the condition and reliability of critical building systems that support research operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and maintenance activities to minimize impacts to research and laboratory operations.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, contracted services, and specialized research systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, laboratory requirements, and University policies.
• Partner with EHS and laboratory personnel to support safe and compliant research environments.
• Monitor operational risks and identify issues that could affect research activities, life safety, or building operations.
• Assist with capital improvement planning, deferred maintenance projects, and equipment replacement strategies.
• Review maintenance metrics, work order performance, and equipment reliability to improve operational efficiency.
• Support emergency response and recovery efforts for critical facility systems.
• Assist and provide coverage for peers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Supervisor, Facilities Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Facilities Management, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in facilities management, including supervision, budgeting, and project coordination
• Strong technical knowledge of custodial and landscaping maintenance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with building automation systems and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Knowledge of relevant codes and regulations
• Experience working in research laboratory environments
• Experience working in facilities that include anatomical donation or other sensitive program areas

Requisition Number

PRN46657B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This position is responsible for participating in the on-call rotation and responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Department

01752 - HEALTH SCIENCES DISTRICT

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$60,000-75,000

Close Date

01/23/2027