Field Operations Manager (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Position Details

Position Information


Department
Transportation Services (QTS)


Position Title
Supervisor-Univ Faclt/Ops


Job Title
Field Operations Manager (Internal Employment Opportunity)


Appointment Type
Professional Faculty


Job Location
Corvallis


Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible


Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The Transportation Services Department is seeking a Field Maintenance Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.

This position is in Transportation Services within the Division of Finance and Administration at Oregon State University. Transportation Services provides safe, sustainable, customer-focused, and fiscally sound transportation programs and services. Transportation Services provides transportation options for commuters on the Corvallis campus as well as services and support for on- and off-campus transportation through the Beaver Bus campus shuttle and more. Transportation Services has a broad customer base including staff, faculty, students, service providers, and visitors.

Reporting to the Parking Manager, the Field Maintenance Manager (FMM) is responsible for the maintenance staff in Transportation Services who play an important role in creating a welcoming and attractive campus environment. Additionally, the FMM oversees contracts for services provided for parking lot repair and maintenance. The person in this position regularly works in the field to be easily accessible to their staff, providing leadership and coaching to ensure high quality maintenance.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit:

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.


Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.



• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties will be assigned by their supervisor.

75% Transportation Facility Management

• Anticipate and evaluate upcoming facility, equipment and staffing needs for department maintenance activities.
• Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance like pressure washing, sign maintenance, gravel installation, striping, and other parking facility maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for the department's work order management system used to plan, assign and monitor maintenance tasks.
• Ensure staff document task completion with accurate records, regularly inspects maintenance work for quality and compliance with standards, and quickly remedies any inadequate or incomplete work.
• Leads maintenance staff to quickly respond to changing work conditions (caused by weather, activities on campus, or other unforeseen circumstances).
• Develops or updates maintenance and evaluation checklists to ensure an ongoing awareness of maintenance needs.
• Regularly assesses the condition of capital assets and minor equipment.
• Assists the Parking Manager with oversight of contracted maintenance services by inspecting work for quality and timely completion.
• Works with the Parking Manager to maintain and implement the department's pavement management plan.
• In consultation with other campus transportation professionals, locates permanent traffic control devices without conflicting with utilities or landscaping.

25% Coaching and Employee Supervision.

• Hires, trains, evaluates and schedules maintenance staff.
• Coordinates proper safety and skills training.
• Identifies processes that need improvement for greater efficiency, organization, and error avoidance.
• Clearly defines maintenance staff roles in writing through current position descriptions and written expectation documents, and regularly communicates expectations with staff and shares when they are or are not being met.
• Conducts performance reviews for reporting employees.
• Meets regularly with their supervisor and other department leaders to ensure consistent communications, report accomplishments, and evaluate areas for improvement.

What You Will Need

• Three years of professional experience in parking, transportation, or related operations.
• Two years of experience providing supervision or lead work to facilities, maintenance, trades or operational employees.
• Highly effective communication and customer service skills in a diverse community.
• MS office suite experience, particularly with Excel or similar programs.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.


This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Additional years of supervisory experience including various personnel issues.
• Additional years of experience in parking or transportation operations. Experience in a university or other campus environment.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system, or other work assignment scheduling system.
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Oregon Revised Statutes, and University Standards related to parking enforcement, and vehicle towing/immobilization, and OSU Construction Standards.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule


The person in this position will work up to 50% of their time outside supervising field staff and inspecting their activities with limited supervision and regardless of weather conditions. The remainder of their time will be spent in the department shop space or in an office environment. They work with all types of coworkers and community members in varied situations with confidence and decorum.

The hours for this position are variable but the primary schedule will be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Work schedule may also include shift adjustments, holidays, or weekends as needed. Work is primarily outdoors regardless of weather conditions.

The person in this position may also experience: long periods of sitting and/or standing, repeatedly climbing in and out of a vehicle, moving up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, or crawling to complete tasks, work with various hand and power tools, including propane fired torches and tar melting pots, work on a ladder or other elevated surfaces.

The work environment for this position may allow exposure to high noise levels, dust, fumes, and chemicals associated with construction, maintenance, and cleaning.

The incumbent must wear appropriate safety equipment as required by OSU Policy, and State and Federal requirements.

Pay Method
Hourly


Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month


Pay Date
Last working day of the month


Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$27.00 - $36.00


Link to Position Description

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
P09961UF


Number of Vacancies
1


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/06/2026


Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date
06/02/2026


Full Consideration Date

Closing Date
06/09/2026


Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Internal


Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Mark Zandonella at View email address on click.appcast.io

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at View email address on click.appcast.io .