Facilities Operations Manager

  • Healthy Kids Programs
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Philadelphia, PA

3 DAYS AGO

21665248

Summary

Philadelphia, PA

Competitive Salary

3 Years Experience

Bachelor's degree

No Commisssion

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time

Description

Reference #: 25001566

Description

Temple University's Student Affairs Department is searching for a Facilities Operation Manager!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

The Facilities Operations Manager is a key member of the University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL) Facilities team and reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations.

This position oversees housekeeping operations and services across Temple University's on-campus housing, which serves more than 5,000 students and guests and encompasses over 2 million square feet of residential and community space. The role also participates in a 24/7/365 administrative emergency on-call rotation for housing and dining facilities.

The Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for managing either the north or south residential area of campus in partnership with a second manager. This position directly supervises approximately 20 full-time service staff during the academic year and up to 40 full-time service staff during the summer months to support building turnover and a high-volume

summer conference guest schedule. The role also includes co-supervision of Senior Facilities Specialist to support inspections, project coordination, and provide seven-day operational coverage.

Key responsibilities include conducting facility inspections, overseeing work order distribution, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, managing inventory and supply distribution, coordinating staff training and development, and delivering high-quality housekeeping operations to serve the needs of the student population. The Facilities Operations Manager also supports strategic planning by advising senior leadership on staffing, equipment, and resource needs to optimize efficiency and service.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires the following background checks & clearances: drivers license check, PA State Police Criminal ground, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal ground

Required Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree

* At least three (3) years of directly related experience supervising in a union work environment

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience

* Experience working in Higher Education environments.

Required Skills and Abilities

* Excellent organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently and efficiently.

* Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, parents and staff.

* Demonstrated experience, developing, mentoring and motivating a supervisory team.

* Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast-paced environment.

* Knowledge of Pennsylvania Building & Energy Codes.

* Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code and Standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pennsylvania Accessibility Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), and all codes associated with Asbestos and Hazardous wastes.

* Understanding of the objectives of higher education.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs.

The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy),

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical,

legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities

at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations,

including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-1300 Cecil B. Moore

Job:Staff

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Employee Status:Regular

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Job ID: 487532401
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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