Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Are you a facility management professional with experience communicating with high-level executives, dignitaries, and committees? Do you possess exceptional customer service skills? Do you have experience in managing diverse teams, interfacing with critical stakeholder groups and are confident in making informed decisions regarding operations? Are you dedicated to building and maintaining trust-based relationships? This is your chance to join our team as Facilities Manager! We will be filling two vacancies with this recruitment

1. Facilities Manager: Salt Lake County

2. Facilities Manager: Utah County

Job Details

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $34.83 - $54.12 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | [email protected]

Application Deadline – October 27, 2026

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

As a Facilities Manager, you will:

• Manage the operations and maintenance program for your assigned facilities, including the oversight of maintenance and grounds staff, administer the annual operations and maintenance agreement and act as the primary liaison for DFCM's facilities management matters.
• Work closely with capital development and capital improvement project managers and processes to provide input on facility management perspectives.
• Develop and maintain trust-based relationships to uphold contemporary and historical facility standards.
• Oversee staff development, training and performance management for facilities management staff.
• Manage the annual operations and maintenance budget and provide analysis for forecasting and prioritization of capital improvement projects.
• Present on facility issues to diverse stakeholder groups including dignitaries and elected officials.

Qualifications

The best qualified candidate for this position will have experience:

• Providing exemplary customer service with a focus on transparency, communication and accountability.
• Managing a diverse team of subject matter experts, including delegation of responsibilities in accordance with organizational structure.
• Composing professional written and verbal communications.
• Interfacing with high profile dignitaries, executives and committees.
• One of the following:
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Facilities Management.
  • 5 years of experience managing a Facilities Maintenance Program.
  • 10 years of experience in facility maintenance and operations.
• Collaboration with project managers and contractors.
• A knowledge of the governmental legislative process.

Supplemental Information

• A valid drivers license is required.
• Working Conditions: Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

About the Role

Location –

• Salt Lake County
• Utah County

Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• **Career Growth:**Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• **Supportive Work Environment:**Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is dedicated to providing professional services to assist State entities in meeting their facility needs for the benefit of the public, and is the building manager for all State owned facilities. You can read more about DFCM here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.