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Supervisor, Facilities Management

Job Summary

Facilities Management

Direct/Manage/Supervise Oversee the operation and maintenance of assigned university facilities within a designated department, ensuring
compliance with all policies, regulations, and safety standards. Supervise staff and vendors, including scheduling, performance management,
and quality oversight. Coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to ensure timely and effective service delivery. Develop
and implement maintenance plans, manage budgets, and support procurement and contract administration. Collaborate with department
stakeholders, serving as a primary point of contact for department needs and ensuring a high level of customer service. Conduct regular
inspections to maintain standards, support operational decision-making, and maintain an understanding of how departmental facilities
operations support the University of Utah’s mission.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related
work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of
directly related work experience).

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on
their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Supervisor, Facilities Management Oversees the
maintenance and operation of buildings, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. This includes all MEP staff, vendors, coordinating repairs,
developing preventative maintenance plans, and managing budgets for building maintenance. They also play a role in ensuring compliance with
regulations and safety standards, as well as coordinating with other departments and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Hiring, training, and managing MEP personnel, including performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
Manage payroll &
absence management
Ensures PM and CM completion
Manage staff schedules (on call, overtime, event schedules, etc)

Ensures quality of PMs and Work Performed by Staff.

Customer Service:

Collaborating with other university departments,
project managers, and external contractors on maintenance and construction projects.
Conduct regular inspections to ensure
standards are consistently met
Regularly meet with customers to make sure their needs are being met
Act as point of
contact for building managers, resolving maintenance related issues.
Develop, solicit, and manage long term maintenance
contracts
Ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards.
Maintain accurate and organized
contract databases; ensure timely updates and audits.

Manager Tasks:

Coordinating Repairs and Maintenance – Overseeing the
scheduling and completion of repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency maintenance on building assets.
Developing and
Implementing Maintenance Plans – Creating and executing plans to ensure maintenance tasks are performed regularly in order to maintain the
University maintenance standards.
Managing Budgets – Developing and managing budgets for building maintenance, including labor,
materials, and equipment
Ensuring Compliance – Ensuring that all building maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations,
safety standards, and university policies and that employees are properly trained.
Assist and fill in 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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44991B
Full Time or Part
Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Standard Monday – Friday schedule 7:30am – 4:00pm. Also after hours emergency responses
as needed.
Department: 01749 – VENUES DISTRICT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $65,000 to $75,000
Close
Date: 8/8/2026
Open Until Filled: