Tucson Campus Maintenance Manager

The Nature Conservancy•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Tucson Campus Maintenance Manager with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) helps keep facilities supporting Arizona conservation work safe, functional, and environmentally sustainable. Reporting to the Engagement & Operations Director, this role cares for the Tucson campus’s buildings, rental facilities, grounds, fleet vehicles, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems, and provides facilities support to Arizona preserves and other leased spaces. The position combines hands-on maintenance with planning and coordination. It organizes preventive maintenance and repairs, coordinates contractors and vendors, oversees safety inspections, supports prioritization of facilities improvements, purchasing and budgets, and maintains records and procedures. It also coordinates project timelines to keep work on schedule and within budget. Environmental sustainability is part of the work, including support for water conservation, recycling, and composting systems. The manager collaborates with campus colleagues and preserve staff to identify maintenance needs and practical solutions. The role involves regular physical exertion, including regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 35–50 pounds, climbing tall ladders, and working underground with the water cistern system. Work may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements, occasional travel with overnight stays within Arizona and elsewhere in the United States, and occasional long hours, weekends, and holidays. TNC youth safety training must be completed within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Employment is contingent on completing a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a motor vehicle record review; employees must comply with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Experience with basic facilities maintenance, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, minor building repairs, and office furnishings.
Experience with grounds/flora maintenance.
Experience with vehicle maintenance.
Experience working with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office, web browsers, and internet research.
Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.
Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.
Experience with current technology in a relevant field.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 35–50 pounds, climb tall ladders, and work underground with the water cistern system.
Completion of TNC youth safety training within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Successful completion of TNC’s background screening process.
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to implement complex processes.
Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
Experience with an underground water cistern system.
Experience operating in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner.
Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
Experience coordinating projects.
Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in the specific field.
Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

Responsibilities

Maintain Tucson campus buildings, rental facilities, grounds, fleet vehicles, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
Provide facilities support to Arizona preserves and other leased spaces.
Organize preventive maintenance and repairs.
Coordinate contractors and vendors.
Oversee safety inspections and help prioritize facilities improvements.
Support purchasing and budgets; maintain records and procedures.
Coordinate project timelines to keep work on schedule and within budget.
Support water conservation, recycling, and composting systems.
Collaborate with campus colleagues and preserve staff to identify maintenance needs and practical solutions.