General Maintenance Services Manager (Maricopa, AZ)

General Maintenance Services Manager (Maricopa, AZ) Posting Number req26481 Department Maricopa Agricultural Center Department Website Link Experiment Station Location Maricopa Address 37860 W. Smith Enke Road, Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA Position Highlights

The Maricopa Agricultural Center seeking a highly organized and results-driven professional to fill the role of General Maintenance Services Manager (Skilled Crafts and Trades Manager I).

Under the general supervision of the Director, the General Maintenance Services Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Maricopa Agricultural Center. This position oversees personnel and ensures the effective execution of all activities related to facilities management and research support. The General Maintenance Services Manager provides technical expertise, guidance, and leadership to staff, directing operations to ensure proper research-based agricultural practices are followed. The role works collaboratively with internal research faculty and external industry partners, supporting the mission, operational integrity, and overall well-being of the Maricopa Agricultural Center and its personnel.

The Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC) strives to be at the forefront of disciplinary field investigations, as well as develop, deliver and service the best integrated agricultural technologies. Home to the USDA ARS Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, MAC''s main focus is on cotton, small grains, alfalfa, and new specialty crops that could be used to provide fibers, oils, pharmaceuticals, and other biological products.

The facility provides 12 controlled environment greenhouses, a hoop house, a drying greenhouse, and a headhouse. Beyond research and development, MAC provides a community hub for Cooperative Extension and 4-H agricultural literacy programs including a hands-on Agventure demonstration area available for school and group tours. The facility also provides a plant diagnostic lab, cactus garden, demo garden, and orchard provided by the Master Gardener program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance & Operations:

• Manage and perform routine and corrective maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and equipment at the Maricopa Agricultural Center.
• Oversee and support the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and refrigeration systems in a variety of building types including office space, living quarters, laboratories, greenhouses, shops, and storage facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure facilities, offices, laboratories, shops, common areas, and grounds are safe, clean, and fully operational.
• Serve as a working manager by providing hands‑on technical expertise and performing repairs as needed.
• Ensure custodial services and waste management functions are performed to established standards.
• Perform support duties related to environmental health and safety (EHS) within a laboratory setting.

Project & Systems Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance, repair, remodeling, and minor construction projects.
• Estimate labor, materials, and costs, monitor project progress, schedules, and expenditures.
• Assist with bidding, coordination, and oversight of major repairs and contracted services.
• Ensure reliable operation of production equipment, machinery, and supporting systems.
• Ensure reliable operation of life safety systems.

Supervision, Staffing & Training:

• Supervise maintenance and custodial staff; assign daily work and manage on‑call rotations.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, discipline, and separations.
• Train employees in the safe operation of equipment (e.g., proper use of hand and power tools) to expand skill sets and operational flexibility.
• Mentor staff and promote cross‑training and workforce development.
• Develop a safety training program for maintenance and custodial staff.

Planning, Coordination & Customer Service:

• Schedule work, prioritize service requests, and act as liaison with MAC departments and leadership.
• Coordinate facility condition assessments with Physical Resources, Risk Management, and Facilities Design & Construction.
• Support development, implementation, and evaluation of operational goals for MAC.
• Maintain positive customer service relationships with researchers, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding operational status, priorities, and issues.

Inventory, Procurement & Compliance:

• Manage inventory, surplus property, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Order parts and materials necessary to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop and standardize specifications for equipment, furniture, and materials.
• Assist with Federal Capital Inventory and other required reporting or compliance activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of facilities management, environmental health and safety and life safety systems
• Knowledge of building trades: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and painting.
• Skill in supervising personnel and providing effective group leadership.
• Skill in verbal and written communication to effectively interact with staff, faculty, and external partners.
• Skill in the use of computers and standard software applications for recordkeeping, communication, and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively under extreme environmental conditions typical of agricultural field operations.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Facilities Manager or other relevant trade credentials.
• Experience supporting agricultural research, research conducted in a laboratory, or experimental farm operations.
• Previous experience supervising staff or coordinating the work of teams in an agricultural or research setting.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540 - $98,201 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level M1 Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Gerek Burford, Director Maricopa Agricultural Center

gerek@arizona.edu Open Date 7/15/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must include a Resume, Cover Letter and Building Portfolio (what size building managed, type of building, equipment used). Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.