Facilities Assistant Manager

Job Description

The Facilities Assistant Manager supports the daily operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of campus facilities for a higher education institution. This role assists with supervising facilities operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and supporting a safe, clean, and functional campus environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates seeking to begin a career in facilities or campus operations, with training and development provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance

  • Assist in managing daily facilities operations across academic buildings, residence halls, administrative offices, and shared campus spaces
  • Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
  • Support work order management, scheduling, and prioritization of service requests
  • Assist with space setup for events, exams, and campus functions

  Leadership & Staff Support

  • Support supervision, training, and day-to-day direction of facilities staff and vendors
  • Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and performance feedback
  • Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and customer service

  Client & Campus Engagement

  • Serve as a point of contact for campus stakeholders, faculty, and administrators
  • Participate in walkthroughs, inspections, and service quality reviews
  • Respond professionally to service issues and assist with resolution

  Compliance, Safety & Quality

  • Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire/life safety, and local/state regulations
  • Assist with safety training, incident reporting, and risk mitigation
  • Ensure alignment with institutional policies and service standards

Qualifications

• • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in facilities, maintenance, engineering, or operations preferred
  • Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
  • Ability to learn building systems and operational processes

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.