University of Arkansas · 16 hours ago
Maintenance Program Manager
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $69K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Arkansas is a leading research institution committed to advancing education and innovation. The Maintenance Program Manager will provide technical expertise and program management for facilities maintenance and utility operations, ensuring compliance with safety objectives and optimizing maintenance programs.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Support 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
Coordinate closely with the CMMS administrator and directors to optimize the department’s preventive maintenance program and utilization of the CMMS system
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty
Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
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
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications
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
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
Proof of Veteran Status
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
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.36MKey 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
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