Maintenance Service Manager (NORESCO)

Carrier•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NORESCO is dedicated to helping clients achieve their sustainability goals by providing innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy efficiency. This role is responsible for the overall coordination of maintenance, repair, and replacement (MR&R) activities for a central utility plant and associated campus-wide distribution systems and controls, which provide heating hot water and chilled water to a university campus. The Site Manager will also oversee MR&R of a photovoltaic system and associated electrical distribution elements. This position serves as the primary onsite leader, managing subcontractors and vendors, ensuring work is performed safely and effectively, and maintaining close coordination with the customer to support campus operations, reliability, and performance objectives. The role is fully onsite, with First Shift hours Monday through Friday, at CSU Fresno, CA.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in central plant operations, O&M, facilities management, and controls systems
2+ years of experience managing subcontractors and vendors in an industrial or campus environment
Ability to pass federal/state background checks and drug screening
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Ability to lift to 50 lbs. frequently and perform physically demanding tasks
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Must be within commutable distance and able to work fully onsite at; CSU Fresno, CA 5241 N Maple Ave Fresno, CA 93740

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of chilled water and heating hot water systems
Ability to coordinate work in an active, mission-critical environment
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Experience in higher education or campus utility systems
Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) platforms
Familiarity with electrical distribution systems (switchgear, transformers, etc.)
Background in mechanical systems (chillers, boilers, hydronic systems)
OSHA training or safety certifications
Leadership and accountability
Contractor management and coordination
Operational planning and prioritization
Customer relationship management
Problem-solving in complex systems

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for all MR&R activities within the scope of work
Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance activities with the customer
Ensure alignment with campus priorities, outage planning, and operational constraints
Lead site meetings and planning sessions
Assist with annual budgeting for the MR&R activities and spare parts
Manage subcontractors performing maintenance, repair, and replacement work
Develop scopes of work, review proposals, and support procurement processes
Track contractor performance, safety compliance, and schedule adherence
Ensure quality of work and proper back-up documentation
Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs
Prepare and submit monthly and annual plans
Prioritize and manage backlog of maintenance and repair activities
Coordinate major equipment repairs and replacement efforts
Ensure system reliability for central plant equipment and distribution systems
Primarily onsite at a central utility plant environment
May require off-hours coordination for outages or critical work
Interaction with mechanical systems, construction activities, and active campus operations