Facilities Manager

The University of Virginia School of Architecture is seeking applications for a Facilities Manager to join our team. The School of Architecture includes the oldest architectural history department in the nation and top-ranked degree programs in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and environmental planning, as well as newly established programs in urban design, historic preservation, and real estate and design. In the century since its beginnings, the School of Architecture has grown to approximately 400 undergraduate and 275 graduate students, as well as nearly 70 full-time faculty and 30 full-time staff.

The Facilities Manager assists with a variety of administrative services and project coordination activities for on and off-grounds buildings and facilities, custodial services and emergency management plans for all managed facilities for the School of Architecture.

This position prioritizes achieving organizational excellence across academic and administrative areas and supports a budget model that fosters entrepreneurial and collaborative actions in all departments and units. They process work orders and maintain accurate and detailed databases, handle customer relations issues, ensure completion of service level agreements and contracts through quality control, identify current projects and tasks to be completed, delegate and manage work among student workers, ensure the daily readiness of faculty and staff events (event set-up and breakdown), monitor compliance with safety procedures, and gather cost information.

This position makes recommendations to the Dean, Associate Dean of Academics, Associate Dean of Finance and Chief of Staff regarding all aspects of building planning, including facilities scheduling and usage, expenditure tracking, office and studio space, and furniture and equipment. They maintain positive relationships between service providers, such as Facilities Management employees, vendors on contract, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of related experience
• Virginia Driver's License with positive points balance OR have the ability to obtain a Virginia Drivers license within 90 days of Hire. This position requires use of University vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience working in a facilities role, preferably in higher education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and basic computer applications

Anticipated hiring range: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. Review of applicants will begin April 11th, 2025. Preference will be given to those who applied by review date. The position will remain open until filled.

The anticipated start date is May 2025.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0071286 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their "Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• Resume or CV

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position will require frequent movement, standing, and climbing stairs to access the facility to assess conditions and prepare spaces for activities, programs, and events. The position will require occasional light lifting, bending and stooping, and desktop computers in an office environment. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.