Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities and external
contractors to ensure campus buildings, grounds, utilities,
mechanical and electrical systems, and safety and security systems
are properly maintained.
Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance,
renovation, and facilities improvement programs.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the campus
facilities master plan and standard operating procedures.
Evaluate current and future facility needs and provide
recommendations and options to support strategic campus
planning.
Oversee fleet vehicle maintenance, transportation services,
shipping and receiving, and event setup activities.
Manage grounds and landscape operations, including irrigation,
fertilization, pesticide applications, and seasonal snow
removal.
Oversee housekeeping contract requirements and ensure campus
facilities and grounds are maintained to an aesthetically pleasing
standard.
Manage physical plant and construction projects from planning
through completion, including developing specifications, estimating
costs, preparing bid specifications, and coordinating contracted
services.
Oversee outside contractors and ensure projects are completed
in accordance with specifications, applicable requirements, and
established timelines.
Coordinate with code officials regarding required permits and
inspections.
Collaborate with the Design and Space Planner, Information
Technology, and Planning and Construction teams on campus projects
and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
Manage significant operational and capital expenses while
ensuring responsible use of resources.
Participate in the Prescott Chancellor’s Campus Leadership Team
and provide facilities expertise to campus leadership.
Respond to after-hours facilities issues as required in this
on-call position.
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading
aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000
students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and
Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide
locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around
the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace,
aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are
advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation
engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government
agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and
shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator,
technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle
will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community
driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the
future of aerospace.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid
leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15
days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid
holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between
Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage
for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and
discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age
26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6%
of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4%
matching contribution – with no vesting period.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal
leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time
employees in your first year.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in
physical plant maintenance, facilities, construction, or
engineering.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience, or a combination
of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of
the position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of facilities management and/or
auxiliary services principles and practices.
- Knowledge of construction rules, regulations, and compliance
requirements.
- Knowledge of RFP and bidding processes, as well as contractual
terms and conditions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings
and specifications.
- Ability to interpret financial reports and legal
documents.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contract terms.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, make decisions, and
resolve problems with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading facilities operations in a complex campus,
institutional, higher education, or similarly diverse
environment.
- Experience managing multiple facilities trades and service
functions simultaneously.
- Experience overseeing large-scale construction, renovation, or
capital improvement projects.
- Experience managing contractors, consultants, and competitive
bidding processes.
- Experience with strategic facilities planning, preventative
maintenance programs, and long-term capital planning.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and
problem-solving skills.
Work Environment
This position is based on the Prescott campus and requires the
ability to work across indoor and outdoor environments and respond
to facilities needs as necessary. The position is
on call at all
hours of the day , with minimal travel required. The position
description notes exposure to changing weather conditions, confined
spaces, and hazardous materials.
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the
Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for
requisition number
R311978. Please attach all relevant
materials to your application when you apply online. Complete
submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for at least three professional references
(please note that references may be contacted as part of the
interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly
through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within
Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all
individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all
faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal
opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training,
and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment
decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other
terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications,
and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination
and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university
policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status,
predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy
status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local
law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies,
financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.
For further information, please visit our
website .
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or
recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact
eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out
to hiring managers or staff.
