Manager, Facilities Services - Labs/Science and Technology - Polytechnic Campus

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Arizona State University

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Manager, Facilities Services - Labs/Science and Technology - Polytechnic Campus
Campus: Polytechnic
JR106369

End Date: May 30, 2025

Department Statement:

What's in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:
Flexible work schedules
22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

This position is located on the ASU Polytechnic Campus in Mesa, AZ.

This position requires that you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include, asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon the successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.

This position may be called in for emergency response assistance including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Job Description:

Are you...

An experienced facilities management professional that can manage cutting-edge academic research and the labs that support them, including a brand-new, 177,000 square foot facility that supports over 50 faculty and more than 3,000 students specializing in:

Additive manufacturing
Robotics for smart manufacturing and industry automation
Cyber manufacturing and operations research
Semiconductor manufacturing
Energy sector manufacturing systems

Someone who wants to directly support academic research and laboratory facilities that host diverse technologies including both wet and dry labs and a Class 10,000 cleanroom that contributes to ASU's #1 ranking for innovation 10 tears in a row?

A seasoned facilities professional that has experience in the research/laboratory space and wants to use that knowledge to manage a next generation academic research building that will support ASU's mission to become a leading global center for interdisciplinary research, discovery, innovation, entrepreneurship and development by 2026?

Passionate about setting conditions for our students, researchers, faculty, and staff to thrive as they change the world in the areas of Cyber, Energy Sector, Semiconductor Technology, Additive Manufacturing, and Robotics?

Facilities Development and Management (FDM) at Arizona State University seeks a Manager, Facilities Services/Labs/Science and Technology to lead facilities operations at the Polytechnic campus, with primary oversight of the newly constructed ISTB-12 and ISTB-3 research buildings.

This role manages zoned maintenance teams, supports complex lab and research operations, and ensures high-performance building systems function optimally for ASU's Knowledge Enterprise and the broader campus community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, collaborative experience in research-intensive environments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving solving in research-intensive environments that rely on cutting-edge technology with global impact.

Essential Duties

Provide day-to-day leadership and ensure accountability of operational teams by effectively managing, mentoring, supervising and evaluating department staff.
Manage and direct the facilities zoned maintenance team of multi-craft employees (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, General Maintenance, Energy Management Systems), including maintenance and operation of all physical assets.
Assist with coordination and assistance on facility renovations, maintenance operations, project management and scheduling, contract administration and quality assurance, construction, code compliance of facilities.
Manage facilities budget and monitor performance of budget on behalf of the Knowledge Enterprise.
Develop programs, practices, and procedures for assigned facilities units to provide effective, efficient and safe methods of operation.
Compile information for budget estimates and special projects.
Inspect facilities management work in progress.
Set employee standards and department goals.
Inspect work accomplishments and job progress to ensure conformance to established standards.
Develop department strategic plans.
Assist with all aspects of campus facilities planning, including identification, development, and implementation of plans to meet short- and long-range physical needs.
As an empathetic team member, make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
Maintain effective working relationships with administrators of university academic, research and support services units as well as various agencies and organizations, including professional societies, and state and local planning, maintenance and educational agencies.
Ensure all applicable federal, state and Arizona Board of Regents laws, regulations, policies and procedures are followed.
Balance priorities supporting both the Knowledge Enterprise and the greater campus as a whole
Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary rate: $80,000 - $85,000 per year, commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in:

3 -5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience managing/leading technical teams including trades such as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical personnel
Higher education and/or other large commercial building environment
Supervising a multi-craft shop
Commercial or industrial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry
Class 10,000 (or higher) Clean Room
Laboratory mechanical operation
Budgetary and planning oversight

Demonstrated knowledge of:

Maintenance operations and maintenance budgets
Local, state and federal building codes and university design guidelines
Work order systems to include WebTMA (or similar)
Building Automation Systems to include Alerton or similar system
Facilities management principles and techniques
Practices and techniques of supervision and management
Laboratory construction and renovation
Wet/Dry Laboratory Space
Customer service
Warranty management
Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Project management skills

Certifications (preferred):

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent
Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment

Activities are performed in a variety of internal and external settings.
Access various facilities and sites which involves walking, climbing stairs or ladders, standing and walking on uneven surfaces for long periods of time in extreme temperatures.
Activities require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, crouching, stretching, climbing, crawling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Participate in fieldwork, which requires exposure to direct, dust, and inclement weather.
Fieldwork may also include exposure to central plant equipment and systems in a loud environment; dirty environment with inadequate lighting, extreme noise, confined spaces (e.g., tunnels, vaults), and restricted movement.
Climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at heights above thirty (30) feet.
May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator).
Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
May also perform some activities in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Drive University vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$6997.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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