Maintenance Program Manager

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $61,735 - $69,452; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Facilities maintenance management
Contractor coordination and negotiation
Preventive and predictive maintenance
The Maintenance Program Manager ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of campus facilities by leading maintenance teams and managing contractual work with external vendors and service providers

Job Summary

  • The Maintenance Program Manager ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of campus facilities by leading maintenance teams and managing contractual work with external vendors and service providers.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The role involves integrating internal teams with engineers, project managers, and contractors to enhance operational efficiency and sustain high-performing campus infrastructure.

Matching Summary

The Maintenance Program Manager ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of campus facilities by leading maintenance teams and managing contractual work with external vendors and service providers.

Salary

Base: $61,735 - $69,452; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • facilities maintenance management
  • contractor coordination and negotiation
  • preventive and predictive maintenance
  • building systems knowledge HVAC electrical mechanical plumbing
  • maintenance tracking and reporting
  • team leadership and mentoring
  • compliance with safety regulations

Nice-to-have

  • experience with CMMS software
  • knowledge of higher education campus environments
  • project management skills
  • strong communication skills
  • multi-stakeholder environment management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • At least four years facilities maintenance experience
  • Experience supervising teams
  • Experience coordinating contractors
  • Preferred five years facilities maintenance experience
  • Experience maintaining commercial or institutional building systems
  • Experience working within higher education or large campus environments

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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