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The Facilities Manager oversees and coordinates the use, maintenance, and safety of facilities and equipment for both the School of Performing Arts (75%) and the Department of Art (25%). This position ensures that performance, rehearsal, classroom, and studio spaces are functional, safe, and appropriately maintained for academic and creative use.

• 30 hours/week (75%) with SPA (currently Class of 1944 Hall, Hauck Auditorium, Pavilion Theatre, Minsky Recital Hall)

• 10 hours/week (25%) with the Department of Art (currently Wyeth Family Studio Art Center, Sculpture Studio, York 6, Lord Hall, Fernald Hall)

Typically hiring range for this combined full-time position is $51,000 to $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t-zXgj6wb3TyHUYcO2UrEljSU6hUaB2q/view?usp=drive\_link)

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://umainesystem.sharepoint.com/sites/USERVICES-UMS-Benefits-Public) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism (https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/) to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ At least 3 years of related experience.

+ Working knowledge of facility safety standards for performance and studio environments.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CAD software, and scheduling platforms, or demonstrated ability to learn software effectively.

+ Competency with basic maintenance of equipment and facilities for performance and studio settings.

+ Competency in setup and operation of lighting and sound equipment.

+ Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.

Preferred:

+ Experience with performing arts and/or visual art studio facilities strongly preferred.

+ Experience supervising students.

+ Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.

+ Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 23, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Philip Edelman at [email protected].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.