Maintenance and Operations Manager na Ilisagvik College

REPORTS TO: Dean of Administration

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION:  $95,313.45/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Manager leads and manages all physical facilities, maintenance, grounds, warehouse, janitorial, and fleet operations across campus. This includes oversight and collaboration on building systems, renovation projects, preventive maintenance programs, safety and emergency response, and M&O staff management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee, maintain, and ensure optimal performance of building systems: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, structural, roofing, and related infrastructure.
  
• Lead renovation and improvement projects from planning through to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timelines, and regulatory/compliance standards.
  
• Manage maintenance of all campus buildings and grounds, including but not limited to academic, residential, auxiliary, and any off-campus or rental properties, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
  
• Supervise and administer the college’s vehicle fleet operations: repairs, preventive maintenance, fuel, licensing, and overall fleet readiness.
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs and schedules; maintain accurate records of work orders, maintenance logs, and asset inventories.
  
• Review facilities, equipment, and grounds regularly to identify repair needs, safety hazards, and preventive maintenance opportunities.
  
• Monitor and maintain automated monitoring/alarm systems, including fire alarms, suppression systems, life safety systems, and ensure contracted inspections and compliance.
  
• Manage key and lock systems (mechanical and electronic), track issuance, repairs, and security of facility access points.
  
• Ensure facility staff (maintenance, janitorial, grounds, warehouse) are recruited, trained, evaluated, and developed for high performance; foster a strong safety culture.
  
• Oversee safety, emergency response, and disaster preparedness efforts; maintain and periodically review the emergency management plan and incident/hazard mitigation plans.
  
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, local agencies, landlords (if applicable), and internal departments to ensure smooth operations, timely repair or upgrade work, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Prepare and manage the division's budget; forecast resource needs (labor, materials, and equipment); control expenditures; and optimize cost efficiency.
  
• Process purchase requisitions; oversee procurement of supplies, materials, and services; maintain vendor relationships and contract oversight.
  
• Respond to after-hours emergencies, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
  
• Manage surplus or retired equipment and property following college policies.
  
• Comply with College policies, procedures, and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.                                                      
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong technical knowledge in building trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems) and facility systems.
  
• Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading, schematics, and technical diagrams.
  
• Deep familiarity with safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, fire codes, environmental/sustainability regulations, etc.).
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  
• Ability to plan, prioritize, delegate, and supervise multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, resource allocation, vendor and contract negotiations.
  
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (work order systems, facilities management software, MS Office suite, etc.).
  
• Ability to pass required background checks and other employment screenings.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
  
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
  
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and Western institutions to the North Slope community.
  
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

• Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Trades, Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• Minimum of five years of experience in building/facility maintenance, including trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.
  
• At least three years in supervisory or management roles overseeing maintenance, operations, or facilities staff.
  
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Trades, Administration, or a related field.
  
• Certifications relevant to safety, hazardous materials, energy management, etc.
  
• CDL or heavy equipment operator’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS:

Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave

Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. 

If any questions, please contact [email protected]

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer