Job Description

Operations Manager

Requisition IDreq28903
Working TitleOperations Manager
Position Grade13
Position Summary

UNM’s Facilities Management (FM) is looking to hire a Operations Manager to join our FM Main Custodial division. The qualified candidate will have experience with:

  • Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
  • Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of business practices and procedures.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Knowledge of management principles and practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
  • If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 3 years of additional 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
  • Experience Managing employees in a team cleaning environment
  • Experience with UNM Banner and KRONOS
  • Experience in CMMS system TMA
  • Knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, monitoring.
  • Experience in developing training methods and schedules based on organization and operational needs
Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentFM Main Custodial (821C6)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusExempt
Pay $4,756.27 to $7,155.20 Monthly
Benefits EligibleThis 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 StatementAs 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 RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date4/2/2024
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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.

To be considered for this position: 1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include ALL prior work experience and the number of hours worked per week. 2. Attach your current resume with three Supervisor references listed. 3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

Application Instructions

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