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Position Title:Manager-Facilities Maintenance

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:-At least three years’ direct supervisory experience in commercial or institutional building maintenance or services group.

-Experience with automated work management systems managing workflow, assigning work, work completion monitoring, and work performance analysis.

-Maintenance/construction experience in a university environment: hands-on and/or project and construction coordination.

Job Description:

Summary

Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for the Manager of Facilities Maintenance position. Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FPM is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FPM is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 400 full-time employees and students combined.Managers of Facilities Maintenance provide leadership and direction to the Building Maintenance Services department by managing the daily operations of both facilities and personnel. They assign and prioritize work, schedule staff, and establish quality standards for several trade groups including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing/pipefitting, painting, and general maintenance. Managers of Facilities Maintenance collaborate with teams within FPM and throughout campus to ensure that customer service and accountability are always at the forefront of our objectives.

Example of Duties• Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of a safe and secure environment for students and staff.• Establishes, updates and reviews policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.• Provides technical service to solve complex maintenance problems.• Conducts surveys and solicits feedback from the university community.• Serves as a resource person and/or recommends solutions to specific problems for students, administrators, and university offices or departments.• Markets building maintenance department services and acts as a liaison for the department with various units, committees or task forces.• Evaluates the effectiveness of specific functional operations, recommends organizational changes and determines equipment needs in order to achieve departmental goals.• Participates in short and long-term strategic planning.• Researches, facilitates and develops the trainings and orientations for new staff.Level Guidelines• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals• Supervises a small department or work team• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: November 5, 2025

Posting Close Date:November 15, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R18080

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.