Facilities Systems Manager

Job Title
Facilities Systems Manager

Requisition Number
RE53321

Working Title

Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management

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; High stress, Quick response environment.

May incur eye strain due to monitoring multiple computer screens, as necessary.

May be subject to temperature and/or weather extremes while traveling to/from a job site(s).

Shift

6:00am – 3:00pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring nigh(ts), weekend(s), and holiday(s).

[Note: Facilities Management – Delta Center, Fixit, and Call/Dispatch Centers operate 365/24/7.]

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Utilities Systems Manager, this position manages day-to-day,365/24/7, Facilities Management Command Center Operations – Delta Center, Fix It, and Healthcare Dispatch Center and staff responsible for monitoring campus-wide building automation as well as UK Campus facilities’ incidents/events, and ensuring documentation of all shift actions and/or responses;. Combines, unifies, and merges Facilities Management – Delta Center, Fix It, and Healthcare Dispatch Center processes and procedures; Coordinates campus-wide monitoring for the distribution and control of utilities, including electric, gas, domestic water, steam, and chilled water; Reviews distribution and monitoring of utilities with managers in high voltage, facilities operations, heating/cooling, utilities, energy, and UK Healthcare; Manages FMS monitoring for HVAC equipment to ensure operational standards are met; releasing overrides as needed to return systems/equipment to normal conditions; Manages campus elevator emergency response processes; Manages campus fire alarm emergency response processes; Coordinates campus fire alarm ‘out-of-service’ notification policies and procedures in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Fire Marshall, including accessing of historical data e.g. incident logs, dates, and timelines; Manages work order creation for system alarms and calls; Manages RAVE notification system processes; and Ensures Facilities Management leadership and management are kept informed of emergent issues in a timely and accurate manner while exercising confidentiality.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; MS Project; SAP; KRONOS – Dimensions

Driver’s License — Preferred

Manage a 365/24/7 call center staff requiring critical response skills, including situational evaluation and analysis; excellent communications; organization; proficient knowledge of computer applications; independent problem solving; critical thinking; exceptional attention to detail; decision making; accuracy; and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field — Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree + 5 Years

Associate’s Degree + 7 Years

Deadline to Apply
03/04/2026

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