Building Facilities Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/09/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45314B
Job Title
Facilities Management
Working Title
Supervisor, Facilities Management
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
M1 - Supervisor
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Standard Monday - Friday schedule 7:30am - 4:00pm. Also after hours emergency responses as needed.
VP Area
President
Department
01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$65,000 to $80,000
Close Date
09/09/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise the overall operation and maintenance of building, equipment, and grounds. Maintain compliance with all procedures, policies, and regulations and ensure timely response to regulatory issues and inspection findings. Plan facilities' organizational structure to accommodate growth and change in priorities. Determine needs for equipment leases, purchases, and services. Negotiate contracts with vendors and maintain vendor relationships. Ensure that projects meet specifications and budgets. Ensure that necessary licenses and permits are obtained. Coordinate and lead daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assist with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
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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.
Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily maintenance and operations of assigned facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Supervises facilities staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinates preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Monitors and manages service contracts (e.g., custodial, landscaping, elevator), ensuring vendor performance and compliance. Ensures compliance with university policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements; addresses inspection findings in a timely manner.
• Develops and monitors maintenance budgets.
• Conducts routine inspections and ensures quality and completion of work.
• Collaborates with campus partners, project managers, and external contractors on maintenance and construction activities.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for building occupants and resolves facilities-related issues.
• Supports continuous improvement of processes, service delivery, and team effectiveness.
• May perform hands-on maintenance work as needed to support operations.

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).
Supervisor, Facilities Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences
Experience supervising multi-trade or multi-functional facilities teams. Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs. Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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