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University of Arkansas · 23 hours ago

Maintenance Program Manager

The University of Arkansas is a leading research institution committed to education and innovation. The Maintenance Program Manager will oversee facilities maintenance and utility operations, managing preventive maintenance programs and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Providing technical expertise, contractual oversight, and program management for a wide array of areas supporting facilities maintenance and utility operations
Managing and optimizing preventive and/or predictive maintenance programs
Tracking and planning deferred maintenance initiatives
Ensuring compliance with safety objectives and regulatory requirements
Developing scopes of work
Overseeing service contracts and managing outside vendors to streamline service delivery across building categories including (but not limited to) roofing, fire suppression systems, elevators, HVAC, and pest control
Supporting development of facility and utility operations-related procedures and best practices
Providing technical recommendations for UAF design standards
Facilitating construction drawing reviews
Coordinating walk-throughs with project managers and maintenance staff during project turnover
Coordinating closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the department’s preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system
Maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualification

Facilities ManagementVendor ManagementProject ManagementCMMS FamiliarityBuilding Systems KnowledgeLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsManage Projects

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least four years experience in facilities maintenance, facility operations, utilities or facility services procurement

Preferred

Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities
Experience in vendor and contract management
Familiarity with FAMIS, UA's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Familiarity with Workday

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Company

University of Arkansas

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The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$61.36M
Key Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationArkansas department of human servicesArkansas Division of Higher Education
2025-11-20Grant· $13.17M
2025-05-21Grant· $10M
2025-05-05Grant· $1M

Leadership Team

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Tobias Teeter
Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
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