Facility Manager - Neltje Center

Facility Manager - Neltje Center

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JOB TITLE:

Facility Manager - Neltje Center

JOB PURPOSE:

Manage, plan and coordinate activities concerned with the operation, repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment to minimize interruption and improve efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the daily operations of the designated facilities and building operations.
• Manage and plan allocation and utilization of space and resources for designated facilities.
• Hire, train, and supervise support staff in assigned areas.
• Act as liaison for major projects including renovation of existing space and moving of equipment to ensure minimum disruption to core activities; act as a liaison with UW Operations for maintenance of building and grounds; serve as primary point of contact for all construction, repair and maintenance personnel operating in designated facilities; assess work completed by university staff or outside contractors and follow up on any deficiencies.
• Inspect facilities and/or review inspection reports to determine repairs, replacement, improvements or safety recommendations that may be required; perform maintenance as required.
• Coordinate purchases of building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment, and furniture; perform periodic inventory reviews.
• Negotiate terms, execute, and administer multiple contracts with facility and equipment vendors for services, in accordance with budget constraints and UW policies and procedures.
• Provide students, faculty, and staff with initial laboratory equipment support; troubleshoot lab equipment issues and coordinate repairs/upgrades with suppliers/vendors.
• Manage building security and access system(s); assist in coordinating building security and work with authorities in event of an investigation; authorize appropriate access to building occupants; respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
• Serve as facility safety officer; ensure designated facilities meet health and safety requirements and comply with legislation and university regulations; coordinate and train Neltje Center staff on carrying out safety protocols.
• Assist Executive Director with development of facility use procedures/policies; review and update as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve on department, division, or University committees, as assigned.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Planning
• Safety Awareness
• Quantity of Work
• Negotiation
• Initiative

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or related field

Experience: 4 years work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP .

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as lead oversight of a multi-building facility and its mechanical systems including irrigation, plumbing, septic, electrical, and HVAC
• Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
• Experience supervising and scheduling maintenance staff
• Experience with carpentry and painting
• Experience with pest control

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

Applications must be received by May 25th, 2026.

WORK LOCATION:

This position provides vital support to the Neltje Center, and the successful candidate must be available to work on site in Banner, Wyoming.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS :

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected] .

ABOUT SHERIDAN:

Wyoming's Jewel, Sheridan's fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces. Providing history with a view. The city is located halfway between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore.

Sheridan, Wyoming is located at an elevation of 3,743 feet in Goose Creek Valley in the north-central part of the state. The city is in the Tongue River watershed ten miles north and east of the Big Horn Mountains, in the ancestral homeland of the Crow people. For more information visit:

Job Identification: 261037
Apply Before: 05/26/2026, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 11 Lower Piney Rd, Banner, WY, 82832, US
Posted Salary Range: 67,104
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
Travel: Yes, 5%

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