Building Operation Manager - Athletic

Why Work at BYU  

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Building Operations Manager

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned buildings and providing support for all area-related events.  This includes instructing and working with all employees while performing all building operation functions and all event setups that are scheduled in the buildings. This position is responsible for the training of employees on proper safety protocols and use of equipment and chemicals established for the needs of the area. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, time management, accountability, safety, cleanliness, customer service and following directions from upper management, and other reasonable responsibilities that may be assigned.

Assigned Schedule: 6:00pm-2:30am Tuesday-Saturday

What You’ll Do In This Position

• Operations and Building Care Standards
• Provide leadership, training, and job oversight to all employees.
• Manage the cleanliness of assigned buildings by working with ¾-time, part-time employees, and student employees
  
  

• Administration, Communication, and Customer Relations
• Determine needs and submit work orders for the buildings such as painting, electrical, heating, air conditioning, plumbing etc. and follow up to ensure that issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Keep in contact with patrons of the buildings to determine customer satisfaction and take care of any concerns.
  
  

• Leadership Support
• Guide the development of student and non-student employees by working alongside them to teach, train, and mentor.
• Communicate, encourage, and hold accountable all student and non-student employees regarding their job responsibilities.
  
  

• Seek Personal and Professional Development
• Attend seminars, workshops and conferences when appropriate to improve job and leadership skills.
• Engage in personal study of administrative and skill development materials.
  

Required

What qualifies you for this role:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• One year of professional experience in building operations or a similar industry (or current BYU Building Operations Manager).
  
  

Physical Exam And Lift Test Required

Physical Effort

• Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions. (Elaborate below)
  
  

Environment

• Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters (Elaborate below)
  
  

Hazards

• Frequent existing or potential hazards (Elaborate below)
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Perform tasks such as lifting tables, chairs, riser stairs, climbing ladders for cleaning, changing light bulbs, etc. for 6–8 hours per day. Closed-toe shoes and gloves are recommended for safety
• Participate in snow removal as needed. Appropriate cold-weather gear is recommended, including a hat, gloves, boots, layered clothing, and sunscreen
• Operate equipment such as vacuums, running floor machines, buffers, genie lift, and loaders as required. Eye and hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, and gloves are recommended
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals. Eye protection, closed-toe shoes, and gloves are required
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years building care experience
• 1 year supervisory experience
  
  

What We Offer In Return

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Grade: 49

Typical Starting Pay: $24.03 - $28.75 an hour

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!