Building Operations Manager
About The Position
The Building Operations Manager manages the day-to-day operations of assigned buildings and supports area-related events. The role provides leadership and oversight to employees while carrying out building operations and scheduled event setups. The manager trains employees on safety protocols and the appropriate use of equipment and chemicals, and is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, time management, accountability, safety, cleanliness, customer service, and following upper-management direction, as well as other reasonable assigned responsibilities. The assigned schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role may require occasional schedule flexibility to support weekend events. Physical demands include frequent lifting and handling of medium-weight objects, climbing ladders, working in awkward positions, and performing physical tasks for 6–8 hours per day. The position may involve all-weather conditions, cramped or dirty spaces, frequent hazards, snow removal, and exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Requirements
- Firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- One year of professional experience in building operations or a similar industry, or current employment as a BYU Building Operations Manager.
- Physical exam and lift test required.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting tables, chairs, and riser stairs; climbing ladders for cleaning; and changing light bulbs for 6–8 hours per day.
- Ability to participate in snow removal as needed.
- Ability to operate equipment such as vacuums, floor machines, buffers, genie lifts, and loaders as required.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals; eye protection, closed-toe shoes, and gloves are required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of building care experience.
- One year of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, training, and job oversight to all employees.
- Manage cleanliness in assigned buildings while working with ¾-time, part-time, and student employees.
- Determine building maintenance needs, submit work orders for issues such as painting, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain contact with building patrons to assess customer satisfaction and address concerns.
- Oversee and participate in athletic-event facility setups, ensuring proper execution with staff and coordinating logistics.
- Work an occasionally flexible schedule to support weekend events.
- Develop student and non-student employees by working alongside them to teach, train, and mentor.
- Communicate job responsibilities to student and non-student employees, encourage them, and hold them accountable.
- Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences when appropriate to improve job and leadership skills.
- Study administrative and skill-development materials.
Benefits
- BYU automatically contributes 8% to the 401(k) at no cost to the employee; if the employee contributes 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%. Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans.
- Vacation and sick time.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Employee assistance program available to the employee and household members.
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
- Access to athletic facilities.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Paid parental and maternity leave.
- Wellness program.
- Free on-campus parking.
- Free UTA passes for the employee, spouse, and qualified dependents.
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many BYU events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
