Supervisory Facilities Operations Specialist

Agricultural Research Service; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the NBAF location in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a supervisor to manage and coordinate a range of support services, including facilities upkeep and operations. You will oversee plumbing/piping, grounds and vehicles, shop activities, custodial services, and the site’s repair and maintenance program, ensuring safety and compliance.

This role requires coordinating skilled trades, supervising staff, and working with contracted vendors to maintain a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience supervising facilities maintenance and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage maintenance operations including plumbing/piping, grounds/vehicles, workshops, and custodial services.
• Oversee skilled labor and service contracts for site-wide repair and maintenance programs.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 2, 2026 — Closes: September 16, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) location in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will supervise and manage various assigned functions, ensuring the operation and maintenance of the following support services. Plumbing/Piping; Grounds and Vehicles; Work Shops Group; and Custodial Services. The work includes skilled labor and service contracts for site-wide Repair and Maintenance (R&M) program.

Major Duties

Maintains standard operation and maintenance procedures for plumbing/piping, grounds/vehicles, and general maintenance activities including welding, carpentry, flooring, painting, and containment surface coatings for the facilities.