Job Description Summary
This position is located at The Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD.
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) unites nearly 80 degree programs from nine Maryland public universities on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. USG prepares students for careers in high-demand fields—offering academic coaching, career advising, and internship placement. Graduates earn degrees from partner universities, backed by a shared commitment to their success.
Get to know USG and enjoy an active, close-knit community with small class sizes, academic support, and real-world experiences. Together, we make it happen.
The Assistant Manager, Facilities will provide operational leadership and oversight across all campus buildings, utilities and parking structures at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) for Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 4 (approximately 540,000 sq ft); one five-story, 700-car capacity parking garage; and one six-story, 600-car capacity parking garage on campus.
The position requires extensive interaction with faculty and technical staff, regulatory and inspection personnel, contractors, consultants and other University personnel.
Physical Demands: Work may be performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent may be required to perform hands-on tasks as well as to inspect the work of others, which will require the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, including confined spaces, lifting, bending, stooping, working at heights and in adverse conditions. Incumbent must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment, including safety footwear that is provided by the University.
This position is considered “Essential” and is subject to 24-hour, 7 day/week span of operations. Work is generally performed during normal working hours, however it is expected that those in this position work whenever necessary to ensure the facility is running safely and efficiently at all times. Afterhours service calls may be necessary during summer months and times of extreme inclement weather.
Licenses/Certifications Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points. Maryland 2nd Class Stationary Engineer’s License
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of housekeeping, facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience. Six (6) months of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of building systems.
Knowledge of building operations requirements.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
- At least three (3) years experience in a lead or supervisory capacity; including oversight and management of mechanical and laboratory systems with knowledge of building mechanical systems design, operations and repairs
- Experience with Siemens APOGEE Building Automation System / Advantage Navigator / Desigo is strongly preferred
- Operating experience with Lutron Light Controls
- Ability to coordinate work in a multi-facility environment
- Knowledge of building construction and trades including but not limited to: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Emergency Generators, elevators, life safety, and, in laboratory environments, mechanical, laboratory gas and water filtration, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems associated with autoclaves, glass washers, environmental chambers, ultra -cold freezers, bio-safety cabinets, fume hoods and other equipment used for the purposes of maintaining laboratory services.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate blueprints, diagrams, schematics and engineering specifications.
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and List of References
Best Consideration Date: 03/13/2026
Open Until Filled: YES
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
USG-Shady Grove Center
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$85,840 - $103,008
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this Benefits Quick Guide Regular Exempt.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.