General Maintenance Services Manager (Maricopa, AZ)

The Maricopa Agricultural Center seeking a highly organized and results-driven professional to fill the role of General Maintenance Services Manager (Skilled Crafts and Trades Manager I).

Under the general supervision of the Director, the General Maintenance Services Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Maricopa Agricultural Center. This position oversees personnel and ensures the effective execution of all activities related to facilities management and research support. The General Maintenance Services Manager provides technical expertise, guidance, and leadership to staff, directing operations to ensure proper research-based agricultural practices are followed. The role works collaboratively with internal research faculty and external industry partners, supporting the mission, operational integrity, and overall well-being of the Maricopa Agricultural Center and its personnel.

The Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC) strives to be at the forefront of disciplinary field investigations, as well as develop, deliver and service the best integrated agricultural technologies. Home to the USDA ARS Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, MAC's main focus is on cotton, small grains, alfalfa, and new specialty crops that could be used to provide fibers, oils, pharmaceuticals, and other biological products.

The facility provides 12 controlled environment greenhouses, a hoop house, a drying greenhouse, and a headhouse. Beyond research and development, MAC provides a community hub for Cooperative Extension and 4-H agricultural literacy programs including a hands-on Agventure demonstration area available for school and group tours. The facility also provides a plant diagnostic lab, cactus garden, demo garden, and orchard provided by the Master Gardener program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Facilities
Maintenance & Operations:

• Manage and
  perform routine and corrective maintenance of buildings, grounds,
  infrastructure, and equipment at the Maricopa Agricultural Center.
• Oversee and
  support the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry,
  painting, and refrigeration systems in a variety of building types including
  office space, living quarters, laboratories, greenhouses, shops, and storage
  facilities.
• Conduct regular
  inspections to ensure facilities, offices, laboratories, shops, common areas,
  and grounds are safe, clean, and fully operational.
• Serve as a
  working manager by providing handson technical expertise and
  performing repairs as needed.
• Ensure
  custodial services and waste management functions are performed to established
  standards.
• Perform support
  duties related to environmental health and safety (EHS) within a laboratory
  setting.

Project &
Systems Management:

• Plan,
  coordinate, and oversee maintenance, repair, remodeling, and minor construction
  projects.
• Estimate labor,
  materials, and costs, monitor project progress, schedules, and expenditures.
• Assist with
  bidding, coordination, and oversight of major repairs and contracted services.
• Ensure reliable
  operation of production equipment, machinery, and supporting systems.
• Ensure reliable
  operation of life safety systems.

Supervision,
Staffing & Training:

• Supervise
  maintenance and custodial staff; assign daily work and manage oncall
  rotations.
• Assist with
  hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, discipline, and
  separations.
• Train employees
  in the safe operation of equipment (e.g., proper use of hand and power tools)
  to expand skill sets and operational flexibility.
• Mentor staff
  and promote crosstraining and workforce development.
• Develop a
  safety training program for maintenance and custodial staff.

Planning,
Coordination & Customer Service:

• Schedule work,
  prioritize service requests, and act as liaison with MAC departments and
  leadership.
• Coordinate
  facility condition assessments with Physical Resources, Risk Management, and
  Facilities Design & Construction.
• Support
  development, implementation, and evaluation of operational goals for MAC.
• Maintain
  positive customer service relationships with researchers, staff, faculty, and
  other stakeholders.
• Communicate
  regularly with leadership regarding operational status, priorities, and issues.

Inventory,
Procurement & Compliance:

• Manage
  inventory, surplus property, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Order parts and
  materials necessary to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop and
  standardize specifications for equipment, furniture, and materials.
• Assist with
  Federal Capital Inventory and other required reporting or compliance
  activities.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of
  facilities management, environmental health and safety and life safety systems
• Knowledge of
  building trades: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and
  painting.
• Skill in
  supervising personnel and providing effective group leadership.
• Skill in verbal
  and written communication to effectively interact with staff, faculty, and
  external partners.
• Skill in the
  use of computers and standard software applications for recordkeeping,
  communication, and data entry.
• Ability to work
  effectively under extreme environmental conditions typical of agricultural
  field operations.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Certified Facilities Manager or other relevant trade credentials.
• Experience supporting agricultural research, research conducted in a laboratory, or experimental farm operations.
• Previous experience supervising staff or coordinating the work of teams in an agricultural or research setting.