Manager, Maintenance Engineering

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Manager, Maintenance Engineering works within the Operations Support division, providing contractual tools, technical expertise, and program management to support the Directors of Facility Operations and Utility Operations. The role develops and manages service contracts supporting campus operations, including contracts for fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC services, utility plant services, and other tools that help streamline maintenance project execution. The manager also develops facility and utility operations policies and procedures.

The position serves as a liaison between operations and capital construction teams. It provides technical recommendations for University design standards, facilitates timely and thorough drawing reviews by operations staff, and coordinates project turnover walk-throughs with project managers and maintenance staff. The manager develops, maintains, and prioritizes the capital renewal and deferred maintenance plan, and works closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to improve the preventive maintenance program and use of the CMMS system.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships. This is a regular position with benefits eligibility. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as electrical, mechanical, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or utilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, deans, directors, department heads, and others.
• Familiarity with facility management processes and organization.
• Knowledge of capital planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and building codes.
• Knowledge of performance-based service contract practices.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of FAMIS and its capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Registered professional engineer.
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities.
• Familiarity with FAMIS, the University of Arkansas’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage service contracts needed to support campus operations, including fire suppression, elevators, HVAC, and utility plant services.
• Provide contractual tools and technical expertise to support the Directors of Facility Operations and Utility Operations.
• Develop policies and procedures related to facility and utility operations.
• Serve as liaison between operations teams and capital construction teams.
• Provide technical recommendations for University design standards.
• Facilitate timely and thorough drawing reviews by operations staff.
• Coordinate project turnover walk-throughs with project managers and maintenance staff.
• Develop, maintain, and prioritize the capital renewal and deferred maintenance plan.
• Coordinate with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the preventive maintenance program and use of the CMMS system.
• Maintain reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager