MAINTENANCE MANAGER- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA -ST. PETERSBURG

Compass Group•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and oversees facilities engineering and maintenance operations at the University of South Florida–St. Petersburg. The role leads maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors and partners with the Director and/or Operations Manager to support safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. The Manager sets priorities, allocates resources, and ensures preventive and corrective maintenance align with organizational goals. The position is accountable for workforce performance, asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Technical expertise is applied primarily to oversight, mentoring, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least five years of progressive facilities maintenance experience, including prior supervisory experience.
Journeyman-level electrical, HVAC (EPA certified), or plumbing license; master license preferred or required where applicable.
Strong knowledge of building systems and CMMS.
Vendor management skills and ability to read technical documentation.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and emergency call-ins as required.

Nice To Haves

Trade or vocational training.
Master license, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop licensed and non-licensed maintenance staff.
Assign daily work, manage priorities, evaluate performance, support training, and promote safe work practices.
Determine staffing, materials, and timelines for maintenance and capital projects.
Serve as the primary maintenance contact in coordination with leadership.
Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, sprinkler, transport systems, sterilizers, and food service equipment.
Ensure work meets applicable codes, standards, and licensing requirements.
Review contractor work for quality and compliance and recommend repair or replacement strategies.
Provide technical guidance for complex building system issues.
Review drawings and specifications; support renovations and system upgrades; and maintain compliance with safety, life safety, and infection control standards.
Ensure effective use of the CMMS by monitoring work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset documentation.
Analyze CMMS data to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Lead emergency maintenance response and participate in an on-call rotation.