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Facilities Preventative Maintenance Mgr

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, USA
Apr 20, 2026

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title	Facilities Preventative Maintenance Mgr
Requisition Number	RE54087
Working Title
Department Name	3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature/weather extremes while reviewing a job site(s).
Shift	7:30am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.
Job Summary	Reporting to the Associate Director, Campus Maintenance and Operations, the Facilities Preventative Maintenance Manager: Leads in planning and implementing effective and efficient preventative maintenance for UK Campus buildings, facilities, systems, and equipment Provides work management and administrative direction for scheduled preventative maintenance tasks Communicates and meets routinely with Facilities Management – Campus Maintenance Managers to define and prioritize needs Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to be measured to ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded in accordance with established procedures and processes Oversees and manages preventative maintenance schedules, frequencies, and equipment types as well as the activation and deactivation of equipment Utilizing established systems (SAP PM), ensures preventative maintenance tasks, schedules, and completions are monitored for compliance with requirements and communicated directly with staff members Collaborates with Preventative Maintenance Technicians to generate and update daily work orders in SAP, ensuring accurate and complete information Closes daily work orders by documenting accurate information of work performed, time to perform, parts used, and equipment work was performed on, etc. Analyzes information, uses logic, and develops new ideas and answers to address work-related issues and/or problems Adheres to established University procedures and policies, and stays current on changing policies and procedures In addition, this position: Directly supervises assigned preventative maintenance staff Proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients Ensures the highest quality standards are implemented and maintained Complies with all local, state, and federal regulations Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS Knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses and repair — Preferred. Knowledge of buildings and construction materials, methods, technical plans, blueprints, and drawings — Preferred. Driver’s License — Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years — Preferred Associate’s Degree + 8 years
Deadline to Apply	04/24/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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* Which statement most adequately describes your analytical skills. 1=None. 2=Very Limited. Information for analysis comes from other sources. 3=Moderate. Develop means of collecting data and receive data from other sources. 4=Extensive. Hands on. Coordinates, computes, and monitors all areas of the information being sought.
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- 2
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* Which best represents your experience using SAP?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
* Describe your experience in university management support.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have working in an environment where job safety precautions were followed daily?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
* How many years of experience do you have managing resources and infrastructure in support of an organization’s mission?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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