Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operational reliability of campus facilities, buildings, and infrastructure. This role leads a team of maintenance technicians and skilled trades personnel to ensure a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Maintenance Manager develops preventive maintenance programs, manages work order performance, coordinates vendor services, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.Job ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementSupervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and trades personnel.Establish daily priorities and allocate resources to support campus operations.Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training and development.Foster a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.Facilities Maintenance & OperationsOversee maintenance and repair activities for academic buildings, residence halls, administrative spaces, dining facilities, athletic facilities, and campus infrastructure.Ensure efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, and building automation systems.Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and asset life.Monitor work order completion and service response times to meet departmental goals.Participate in after-hours emergency response and critical incident management as needed.Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with OSHA standards, local building codes, environmental regulations, and university policies.Conduct regular safety audits and facility inspections.Support emergency preparedness initiatives and campus risk management programs.Maintain documentation related to inspections, repairs, permits, and compliance activities.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred. 3+ years of facilities maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Experience managing maintenance operations in higher education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial facilities, or similar environments. Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems. Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS platforms.