Facilities Manager
Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the
Facilities Manager will be an integral member of the finance and
operations team in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering. This role will perform on-site facilities and fixed
assets management of all ISE facilities, both on campus and leased
spaces. The Facilities Manager will be asked to demonstrate
initiative, exercise independent judgement, and use strong
problem-solving skills to perform their job duties. They should
continuously strive for improved process efficiency with a focus on
implementation of best practices in compliance with university,
state, and federal guidelines. Responsibilities include
coordinating and managing minor renovations and reconfiguration of
facilities, labs, and work spaces; coordinating financial activity
of facilities projects and equipment acquisition, securing needed
materials, furniture, fixtures, repairs, and equipment; managing
accurate records of space utilization; responding to requests for
facilities services and initiating work orders; managing department
fixed assets inventory, lab equipment purchases, surplus, transfer
of used equipment, and all related activities; ensuring proper
organization and management of project documents and records;
interfacing with ISE faculty, staff, and students, as well as
Virginia Tech facilities, contractors, and service providers;
managing key control and Hokie Passport activities; managing
network infrastructure and services (NI&S) activities; and
serving as the emergency coordinator for the department, ensuring
compliance with pertinent regulations and policies regarding Lab
Safety and Emergency Action Planning. Required Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple
competing priorities, and adhere to project timelines. Demonstrated
ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with a
diverse group of people including administrators, faculty, staff,
students, and external constituents, cultivating positive working
relationships, fostering teamwork, and supporting collaboration.
Demonstrated experience in facilities management, fixed assets,
equipment purchasing, and surplus property. Ability to move, climb,
and work from elevated work stations such as ladders. Ability to
work standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, pushing, and
pulling. Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and
troubleshooting. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of
Virginia Tech systems such as Banner, HokieMart, HokieServ, and
COLA Portal. Working knowledge of Virginia Tech processes and
procedures related to facilities operations, fixed assets, key
control, space, and emergency management. Knowledge of policies and
procedures related to purchasing and request for waiver of
competition activities. Experience and understanding of general lab
safety procedures and planning, laboratory furniture, fixtures, lab
safety, chemical waste disposal, and requirements of a research
laboratory environment. Basic knowledge of building mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing systems from a facilities management
perspective. Knowledge of OSHA and HHS regulations. Experience
related to equipment purchasing, building renovations, quotes, and
leases. Bachelors degree or equivalent level of
experience/training. Pay Band 4 Overtime Status Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary
Information $58,000 - $70,000 Hours per week 40 Additional
Information The successful candidate will be required to have a
criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its
motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the
boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary
approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A
comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of
life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an
inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of
medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and
Honors College. The university has a significant presence across
Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area,
the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in
Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and
research institutes. A leading global research institution,
Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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development opportunities and university shared governance. These
valuable contributions to university shared governance provide
important representation and perspective, along with opportunities
for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech
does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on
the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy),
gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise
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discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of
other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by
law.
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