University of Michigan-Flint School of Management · 13 hours ago
Facilities Manager (Onsite)
Flint, AR
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $84K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Michigan-Flint School of Management is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee Custodial Services, Grounds, and the Autoshop. This role involves managing facility operations, leading a team, and ensuring service excellence across campus facilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage and direct Custodial, Grounds, and Auto Shop staff, ensuring safe, effective, and customer-centered operations
Directly supervise custodial supervisors and serve as the primary supervisor for Grounds and Auto Shop personnel
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, coach, and discipline full-time, part-time, student, temporary, and contracted personnel as needed
Manage all timekeeping and payroll policies of all union and non-union staff within your departments
Review timekeeping and overtime policies; and comply with AFSCME bargaining unit agreement and Facilities and Operations policies and guidelines
Be a positive influence on the work team as evidenced by an approachable, positive attitude, resulting in increased collaboration and support of group initiatives
Serve as second-level supervisor for custodial employees and ensure familiarity with AFSCME rules and processes
Organize and deliver in-house training programs and recommend procedural or workflow improvements
Oversee custodial operations for all campus buildings to ensure they meet cleaning, safety, equipment, and appearance standards
Oversee grounds maintenance including landscaping, trimming, mowing, edging, hedge control, planting, snow removal, and general outdoor cleanup
Manage auto shop operations including vehicle repair, maintenance, customer service, and technician oversight
Administer effective pest control programs in collaboration with Facilities & Operations and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Maintain, update, and improve campus recycling program and policies to ensure more efficient recycling operations in consultation with campus sustainability staff
Create, standardize, and maintain processes and preventative maintenance schedules for custodial and grounds operations
Conduct routine building and worksite inspections to ensure work quality, timeliness, safety compliance, and alignment with available resources
Facilitate corrective actions and continuously improve service delivery
Develop and maintain vehicle and equipment replacement plans for all operational units
Plan, schedule, and purchase major custodial, grounds, and automotive equipment and supplies
Deploy equipment and materials efficiently to support timely job accomplishment
Serve as a responsible steward of University assets and resources
Manage all assigned budgets, including labor, overtime, equipment, materials, and contracted services
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of departmental and operational budgets
Review monthly accounting activity, evaluate spending practices, and ensure operations remain within budget
Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and bid packages for custodial and grounds projects; oversee contract and temporary labor
Prepare, maintain, and analyze operational metrics and data to support short- and long-term planning
Participate in departmental planning, goal setting, policy development, and cross-campus decision-making with F&O management and University partners
Assess workflow, workload, and staffing needs; adjust building assignments, shift schedules, and crew deployment to meet campus and residence hall needs
Provide exceptional customer service to internal campus stakeholders, responding to inquiries promptly and professionally
Communicate clearly regarding maintenance needs, repairs, and service expectations
Ensure compliance with University policies, departmental procedures, safety regulations, and environmental requirements
Enforce departmental rules, resolve grievances, and initiate disciplinary action as appropriate
Participate in the departmental on-call rotation
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by clear written procedures and/or oral presentations, resulting in messages being understood by constituents
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
5 or more years of relevant managerial experience
Benefits
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members.
UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.
Company
University of Michigan-Flint School of Management
We provide innovative, high-quality business programs to career-minded students seeking flexibility in their education.
51-200 employees
Funding
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