Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Facilities Projects Manager position plans, coordinates, tracks, closes out, and manages all assigned projects and manages the work of the University of Maryland on-call contractors and outside contractors. Projects managed would include emergency projects - flood/fire/mold/asbestos abatement/natural disasters, life safety, small-scale renovations, concrete, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, steel/iron works, roofing, and tree trimming. The incumbent is responsible for communicating with customers and internal users regarding preferred construction methods, materials, and timelines. The incumbent will develop solutions for and complete projects without completed design specifications or drawings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbent will be required to work from ladders, lifts, or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies, and exert force up to 70 lbs.
Incumbent will be required to work in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Incumbent will be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Work will include repetitive motion; the incumbent will be required to inspect work, involving bending, stooping, walking, and climbing.
Will require extended hours due to weather emergencies, delayed openings and early closings, and system changeovers.
Incumbent will lead snow removal activities, which may require working outside in cold weather for extended periods of time, which may occur outside of regular working hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a facility of comparable size/scope is preferred.
Journeyman level knowledge of a building trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
A driver's license with fewer than 6 points is required.
License/Certification: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, renovation, 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, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of facilities management.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to utilize estimating software.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Experience working in a facility of comparable size/scope is preferred.
Journeyman level knowledge of a building trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
A driver's license with fewer than 6 points is required.
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Best Consideration Date: August 11, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position requires an onsite presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week, or on an alternate schedule, following a probationary period.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus when the University is closed.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionFinancial Disclosure Required
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Department
VPSA-Res Facilities-Facilities MainWorker Sub-Type
Staff RegularSalary Range
$109,435-$114,000Benefits Summary
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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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