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The Ohio State University · 3 months ago

Manager 3, Facilities Operations

positionColumbus Campus
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$103K/yr - $134K/yr
date7+ years exp

The Ohio State University is seeking a Manager 3 for Facilities Operations to oversee daily maintenance and custodial services within the Academic District. The role includes managing operations, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with sustainability initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Manages the delivery of environmental services, general maintenance, property management, and preventive maintenance across assigned buildings and grounds
Supervises two M1 Managers who lead multi-disciplinary teams, including 27 maintenance personnel and three Facilities Services Specialist 3s responsible for contracted custodial services
Leads and facilitates emergency maintenance activities and utility outages on the Columbus Campus
Ensures timely communication with affected building occupants, senior leadership, Public Safety, A&P Communications, and building leaders
Initiates RAVE alerts and escalates issues to Service2Facilities and the broader campus community
Serves as the central liaison for facilities-related communications, ensuring transparency and responsiveness to occupant needs and building impacts
Maintains regular contact with building representatives to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded
Collaborates with the FDC Project Team on planning and development of major construction and renovation projects
Oversees capital and operational budgets, and partners with OSU Energy Partners (OSEP) to implement and maintain Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
Develops strategic plans to optimize facility performance, extend asset lifecycles, and enhance cost-effectiveness
Works closely with the deferred maintenance team to catalog, prioritize, and address facility needs
Actively manages backlog reduction and capital prioritization
Plans and executes summer and break-period work to improve building comfort and cleanliness
Manages the annual zone budget, monitors expenditures, and identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies
Advocates for facility needs including capital improvements, safety, utilities, inventory, and equipment
Leads training and development efforts for frontline managers and shop staff
Identifies skill gaps, fosters mentorship, and promotes accountability through performance standards and operational reporting
Coordinates contractor and shop personnel activities as needed
Integrates environmental sustainability initiatives into daily operations
Ensures compliance with university policies, including the Disaster Preparedness and State of Emergency Policy 6.17, designating this role as essential
Participates in an on-call rotation and availability for 24-hour emergency response

Qualification

Building maintenanceCustodial servicesTeam leadershipCustomer engagementBudget managementSustainability initiativesUnionized environment experienceTechnical experiencePerformance standards

Required

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in building maintenance, custodial services, and/or grounds operations, with demonstrated success in direct customer engagement
Proven ability to lead teams, build collaborative work environments, and deliver exceptional customer service
Valid Driver's License

Preferred

At least 2 years of experience supervising or managing teams in building maintenance, custodial, and/or grounds operations
Experience managing staff within a unionized environment
Hands-on technical experience in roles such as maintenance mechanic, building operations trade professional, custodian, or groundskeeper

Company

The Ohio State University

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The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
dateFounded in 1958
location
Columbus, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.osu.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

The Ohio State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (311)
2024 (295)
2023 (236)
2022 (149)
2021 (111)
2020 (125)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$52.28M
Key Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Safety CouncilFederal Aviation Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $0.81M
2024-04-29Grant
2024-03-05Grant· $0.35M

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Bill Diffenderffer
Director of Entrepreneurship
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Nicole Kraft
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