Building Maintenance Manager

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

 

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

The full-time, benefits eligible Building Maintenance Manager is responsible for all of the daily maintenance duties for the assigned facility and equipment. The position is assigned to Marshall University's Recreation Center.

 

Essential Functions:

• Perform hands-on repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs
• Assembles, installs, or sets up machinery or equipment
• Places orders and maintains inventory for parts and supplies
• Assists with the coordination of part-time employees by providing on-shift direction
• Organize, prioritize, and manage maintenance tasks effectively
• Implement and adapt to changes as needed
• Communicate effectively with university personnel, vendors, and team members
• Oversee custodial operations, adhering to safety practices
• Operate and maintain cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Prepare, forecast, and monitor budgets for maintenance activities
• Evaluate facility operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with current trends
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures related to maintenance
• Prepare detailed written reports, including monthly and annual summaries, financial data, and equipment inventories
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational schooling a plus
• A minimum of one-year maintenance experience in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing

Skills and Abilities

• Must pass a background check
• General mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of general carpentry and repair
• Knowledge of facility operations, safety practices, and custodial operations
• Ability to plan and execute work activities effectively
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to interact with stakeholders and vendors
• Ability to perform basic mathematics for calculations and budgeting tasks
• Ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and to lift 75 pounds
• Proficiency in computer-based data entry, email communication, and scheduling
• Current or willingness to obtain certifications such as First Aid, AED, CPR, and Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• On-site presence required
• Office environment/pool environment
• Non-smoking environment 
• Moderate to loud noise
• Early morning, evening or weekend work may be required

 Physical Demands

• Standing or walking for up to 75% of the workday
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach and lift up to 75 pounds at a time
• Frequent movement across building levels, sports fields, and campus
• Occasionally ascending/descending ladders or stools
• Operation of various hand and power tools and equipment such as a scissors lift
• Must be able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.