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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Dickinson Law is seeking a motivated, service-oriented, and experienced Facilities Manager/Supervisor to lead facilities operations at our Carlisle location. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys managing building operations, capital projects, events, vendor relationships, and a dedicated facilities team in a dynamic academic environment.
The Facilities Manager/Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained campus for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. The successful candidate will oversee daily facility operations while helping shape the future of the law school's physical environment through strategic planning and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Facilities Management at the Carlisle location
Plan, organize, and supervise facility maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and event support activities.
Ensure building systems and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards.
Identify and oversee facility improvement and capital projects in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law leadership and the Penn State Office of Physical Plant.
Supervise and Develop Staff
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate facilities team members, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer service.
Ensure Safety and Security
Manage building safety, security, and building access.
Communicate safety policies and initiatives; manage building emergencies when they occur (24-hour on-call) and investigate complaints or concerns about the building.
Coordinate weather-related emergencies in consultation with executive leadership.
Oversee Vendor and Contractor Relationships
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies, including negotiating contracts and monitoring vendor performance.
Maintain required facility, maintenance, and compliance records.
Manage relationship with the law school’s food service vendor.
Support Major Events and Campus Activities
Oversee facility operations for law school events, including student orientation, admissions open houses, commencement, professional development programs, and alumni and signature law school events.
Partner with departments across the law school to ensure successful event execution.
Manage School Store
Oversee the law school's campus store including budgeting, inventory, staffing, and communications; manage purchases via the on-line ordering portal.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Experience in building maintenance, construction management, and project oversight.
Preferred:
Demonstrated facilities management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Event planning or event operations experience.
Supervisory and staff leadership experience.
Strong budgeting, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
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