Facilities Support Manager

Job Summary:

Provides strategic leadership for Facilities Support operations across multiple university campuses, ensuring clean, safe, and wellmaintained learning, research, and administrative environments. Oversee performance management, coaching, and professional development for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with institutional goals and values. Administers multimilliondollar service contracts-including custodial services, waste removal, and recycling. Responsible for campus wide event setup and tear down, dry ice delivery, surplus inventory disposals, receiving/loading docks, and pest management-while ensuring full compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and environmental health and safety standards.

Collaborates closely with academic units, student services, facilities management teams, and external vendors to support space transitions, capital projects, special events, and emergency response efforts. Drives operational efficiency, service quality, and resource stewardship through datainformed decisionmaking and proactive planning. Plays a key role in advancing strategic initiatives related to customer service, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an engaged, collaborative, and inclusive campus community.

Key Responsibilities:

* Leadership & Operational Oversight
Oversees custodial and facilities operations across multiple campuses, including staff performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development, ensuring alignment with university goals and high operational standards.

* Contract & Compliance Management
Administers multimilliondollar service contracts-such as custodial services, waste removal, recycling, and pest management-while ensuring adherence to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

* Coordination, Planning & Customer Service
Collaborates with internal departments and external vendors to support space transitions, event setup and tear down, surplus inventory disposals and emergency responses, while driving cost efficiency, enhancing service quality, and reinforcing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Joining Facilities Support Services at Anschutz Medical Campus means becoming part of a dedicated team playing a vital role in maintaining the high standards and smooth operation of our campus. Our department is known for its strong team culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to excellence. We support a wide range of operations, from Parking operations, janitorial contracts and event setup to sustainability initiatives and safety compliance-offering diverse and meaningful work every day.

What sets us apart is our focus on growth and collaboration. You'll gain hands-on experience, access training opportunities, and work alongside skilled professionals who take pride in their work. Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance, Facilities Support Services provides a stable, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your role makes a real impact on the daily experience of students, faculty, and staff.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.

o Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

* 5 (five) or more years work experience showing progressively responsible experience in facilities management or related activities

* At least three (3) years of supervisory experience is required

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in academic, health care, or public sector organization.

* 3 or more years of supervisory experience in managing large-scale custodial contracts

* 3 or more years experience in budgeting, procurement, and cost-saving initiatives

* Experience in work order software

* Experience in quality assurance / inspection software

Conditions of Employment:

* Must possess a current, valid Colorado Drivers License or have the ability to obtain one

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

* Considerable knowledge in facilities management activities, procurement, contractor management, and emergency response, etc.

* Working knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management in areas of responsibility.

* Ability to effectively manage both supervisory and technical personnel.

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and other electronic resources.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with associates, administrative staff, faculty, and personnel internal to the university and external agencies or organizations.

* Principles of custodial operations and maintenance

* Contract management and vendor relations

* Inventory control and procurement procedures

* Environmental services and sustainability practices

* Leadership and team supervision

* Performance management and staff development

* Budgeting and cost control

* Conflict resolution and problem-solving

* Coordinate large-scale custodial operations across multiple sites

* Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations

* Develop and implement training programs

* Manage emergency response efforts (e.g., snow removal)

* Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Rodney Ortega rodney.ortega@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 5th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $85,006 - $100,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.