Facilities Services Manager

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Services Manager provides overall management and oversight of the Knight Law Center, directing staff and resources to ensure effective, safe, and efficient operation of the facility. Exceptional customer service is a core expectation of this role. The Manager ensures the facilities support the pedagogical, research, and administrative needs of the law school while operating within budgetary means and applicable university policies. This position is responsible for day-to-day facilities operations, including building safety and security, and ensuring that established procedures and protocols are followed. This is a hands-on position requiring strong project management skills, technical facility expertise, clear and effective communication, and the ability to remain highly organized while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience in a facilities related position.
Two years of progressive facility management experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience for every year of education.
One year of project supervisory experience OR two years of leadership experience directing the work of others.
Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from culturally diverse backgrounds and with multiple intersectional identities.
Ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university community.
Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage several requirements or projects simultaneously.
Ability to manage tasks where successful collaboration and coordination with others is essential for operations.
Extensive knowledge and experience in troubleshooting/problem-solving difficult or complex issues.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (or similar software).
Ability to lift heavy equipment and to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to work outdoor events and perform exterior maintenance duties.
Ability to qualify for and maintain University of Oregon driver's certification, including holding a valid Oregon driver's license throughout employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing higher education facilities.
Professional experience in implementing and managing facility safety regulations and protocols.
Professional experience with financial and administrative policies, rules, and procedures.
Professional work experience in project management.

Responsibilities

Project management and administrative functions such as submitting, tracking, and monitoring work orders and purchases.
Scheduling aspects of maintenance and repair activities.
Coordinating internal and external requests for facilities.
Leading and coordinating logistics for facility-related events, including reviewing and evaluating requests, consulting with event planners, and managing event execution.
Coordinating aspects of manual, unskilled, semiskilled, and custodial workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of the Knight Law Center.
Performing limited skilled labor, including minor construction and repair tasks such as installing shelves, handling and installing artwork, repairing furniture, patching walls, and painting.
Managing office moves and maintaining furniture inventory.
Supervising and directing the work of student employees.