Facilities Manager - UNM Valencia in Los Lunas, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37987

Working Title:
Facilities Manager - UNM Valencia

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
UNM-Valencia is currently accepting applications for the position of Mgr, Facility Operations. Under the oversight of the Director of Business Operations, this position provides technical leadership for the integrated facility operations. The manager oversees the supervision of a multi-trades workforce engaged in activities associated with the plant operations, maintenance, and housekeeping. Administrative duties include fiscal management of the departmental budget, purchasing equipment/supplies, and preparing reports. Duties include maintaining a large enterprise mechanical system, management of custodial services and procedures, management of grounds including operation of equipment, fleet maintenance, and capital projects oversight with coordination with contractors. Supervisory duties include managing and training assigned staff, scheduling, and knowledge of employee labor union and contracts. This position provides 24/7 on-call support to protect facility assets and minimize operational disruptions.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, career and technical programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, wellness programs, as well as tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Campus:
Valencia

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Valencia Branch

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,277.87 to $6,009.47

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
9/30/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Include a resume/UNMJobs application, names/numbers for three professional references, and a cover letter summarizing skill set.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering
• At least five years' experience in providing oversight on capital projects including development and review of design specifications
• At least five years' experience with HVAC including troubleshooting and monitoring systems
• Experience working with labor union contracts
• Spanish/English bilingual