Facilities Preventative Maintenance Mgr

Job Title
Facilities Preventative Maintenance Mgr

Requisition Number
RE54087

Working Title

Department Name
3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature/weather extremes while reviewing a job site(s).

Shift

7:30am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Campus Maintenance and Operations, the Facilities Preventative Maintenance Manager:

• Leads in planning and implementing effective and efficient preventative maintenance for UK Campus buildings, facilities, systems, and equipment
• Provides work management and administrative direction for scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
• Communicates and meets routinely with Facilities Management – Campus Maintenance Managers to define and prioritize needs
• Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to be measured to ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded in accordance with established procedures and processes
• Oversees and manages preventative maintenance schedules, frequencies, and equipment types as well as the activation and deactivation of equipment
• Utilizing established systems (SAP PM), ensures preventative maintenance tasks, schedules, and completions are monitored for compliance with requirements and communicated directly with staff members
• Collaborates with Preventative Maintenance Technicians to generate and update daily work orders in SAP, ensuring accurate and complete information
• Closes daily work orders by documenting accurate information of work performed, time to perform, parts used, and equipment work was performed on, etc.
• Analyzes information, uses logic, and develops new ideas and answers to address work-related issues and/or problems
• Adheres to established University procedures and policies, and stays current on changing policies and procedures

In addition, this position:

• Directly supervises assigned preventative maintenance staff
• Proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients
• Ensures the highest quality standards are implemented and maintained
• Complies with all local, state, and federal regulations

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS

Knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses and repair — Preferred.

Knowledge of buildings and construction materials, methods, technical plans, blueprints, and drawings — Preferred.

Driver’s License — Preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years — Preferred

Associate’s Degree + 8 years

Deadline to Apply
04/24/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.