Manager, Zone Maintenance

Business Title
Manager, Zone Maintenance

Applications Accepted From
University Wide,
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete and
submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: Current resume, Cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional
references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing
date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and
supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and
retirement.

Posting Number: 2016396T

Department Summary

The Manager,
Zone Maintenance, exists to provide a safe and healthy environment where members of the campus community can pursue their diverse
institutional goals and objectives. They are directly responsible for daily service, repairs, maintenance, and operation of campus
buildings. They oversee eighteen (18) technicians, as well as outside contractors, temporary workers, and student labor. Their primary
objectives are to ensure safety, perform maintenance, make repairs, improve reliability, and reduce energy
consumption.

Primary Accountabilities:

1. The Manager, Zone Maintenance, directs the
   day-to-day operations of the shop assigned craftsmen for Facilities Management. The Zone Shop is comprised of two groups of technicians;
   those that maintain academic buildings and resident halls across campus and those that maintain dining hall facilities.
2. Lead and
   Supervise Zone Maintenance Shop
3. Daily Operations
4. Technical Assistance

Position Profile

Ensures smooth operation and upkeep of equipment and facilities through regular inspections, repairs, and preventive measures.
Troubleshoots issues, performs maintenance tasks, and ensures compliance with safety standards. Ensures the upkeep and functionality of
buildings and grounds to provide a conducive and safe environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Level
Summary

Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget
planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans
by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous
improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly
oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote,
manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.

Problem Solving

Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.

Independence of
Action

High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.

Communication
and Collaboration

Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational
goals.

Physical Requirements

This role requires a range of physical activities, including
sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, pulling, and performing repetitive
tasks with both hands, including overhead work. Normal (or correctable) vision and hearing are required, and certain positions may also
require color vision and a functional sense of smell.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a
Master’s degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or
equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in construction,
skilled trades, or industrial maintenance.

Department
Zone Maintenance

Pay
Rate: The target salary range for this position is Pay Grade 19 – $68,299 – $92,205, commensurate with the selected candidate’s
education and experience while considering internal equity. RELOCATION allowance or SIGN-ON BONUS of up to 10% of the base salary may also
be available! Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and
mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid
holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14%
employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance
program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

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Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

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Pay Grade
19

Pay Range
$68,299.00-$117,127.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Facilities & Operations

Job Sub Family
Maintenance

Job Level
M3

Job Open
Date
06/17/2026

Posting End Date: 07/06/2026

Planning Unit: Vice
President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

PN188697
Work Days:
Monday – Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

*Evening and weekend work may be
required at times.

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jack Fulton, fultonj@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university
is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our
commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will
receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity
employer.

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