Assistant Manager, Area Maintenance Operations

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

To provide day-to-day management of all area maintenance activities in assigned zone.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent will be required to perform some hands-on tasks as well as to inspect the work of others, which will require the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, including confined spaces, lifting, bending, stooping, working at heights, and in adverse conditions. Incumbent must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Position is that of an Essential Employee, subject to a 24 hour/ day, 7 day/week span of operation.

This position is ineligible for telework.

Preferences:

• Experience in a facilities maintenance, multi-facility environment desired.
• Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) where assigned to include at least three (3) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid class C Maryland Driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.

• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of building systems.
• Knowledge of building operations requirements.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter , resume and list of three (3) professional references .

Best Consideration Date:

May 26, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Visa Requirement:

**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa**

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

Department

VPA-FM-O&M-Area Maintenance

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$65,000 - $78,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link .

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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