Facilities Assistant Manager

The Facilities Assistant Manager supports the daily operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of campus facilities for a higher education institution. This role assists with supervising facilities operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and supporting a safe, clean, and functional campus environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates seeking to begin a career in facilities or campus operations, with training and development provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance

  • Assist in managing daily facilities operations across academic buildings, residence halls, administrative offices, and shared campus spaces
  • Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
  • Support work order management, scheduling, and prioritization of service requests
  • Assist with space setup for events, exams, and campus functions

  Leadership & Staff Support

  • Support supervision, training, and day-to-day direction of facilities staff and vendors
  • Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and performance feedback
  • Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and customer service

  Client & Campus Engagement

  • Serve as a point of contact for campus stakeholders, faculty, and administrators
  • Participate in walkthroughs, inspections, and service quality reviews
  • Respond professionally to service issues and assist with resolution

  Compliance, Safety & Quality

  • Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire/life safety, and local/state regulations
  • Assist with safety training, incident reporting, and risk mitigation
  • Ensure alignment with institutional policies and service standards

Qualifications

• • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

  • Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in facilities, maintenance, engineering, or operations preferred

  • Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills

  • Ability to learn building systems and operational processes

Education