Facilities Supervisor

Job Summary

About Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (RBGA) is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, serves as the State Arboretum of Utah. Located on 100 acres in the foothills above the University of Utah campus, Red Butte Garden includes over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of natural area trails.

The Garden is nationally recognized for its diverse plant collections, seasonal floral displays, outdoor concert series, private event spaces, and award-winning horticultural education programs.

The Facilities Supervisor directs, manages, and supervises facilities operations in support of Red Butte Garden & Arboretum. This position oversees maintenance functions; coordinates preventative maintenance, repairs, and contracted services; supports facilities planning and budgeting; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Compliance

• Prepare, implement, and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and infrastructure
• Coordinate and direct HVAC and other mechanical service contracts through approved service providers
• Make daily visual inspections of assigned areas to evaluate cleanliness, work progress, and completed work, and identify deficiencies requiring correction
• Coordinate and assist with garden-wide snow removal efforts during winter months to maintain safe access and operations
• Maintain inventories of facility-related chemicals, ensuring proper storage and handling in accordance with University policies and safety requirements
• Serve as a liaison to University Environmental Health & Safety regarding chemical management, storage, inspections, and compliance matters

Budgeting, Cost Control & Systems

• Monitor and evaluate the cost of custodial and maintenance functions
• Review facilities budgets on a regular basis by analyzing expenditure reports, reviewing costs with crew leaders, and recommending or implementing adjustments as needed
• Establish and maintain facilities operational data, including work order records, cost per square foot, utilities expenses, service contracts, and repair histories
• Develop, maintain, and utilize a computerized facilities work order system to schedule maintenance activities, prioritize projects, coordinate assignments, track requests, monitor costs, and ensure follow-up

Supervision, Training & Staff Support

• Supervise assigned crew leaders and facilities staff through work coordination, performance feedback, counseling, and training on new procedures
• Develop and implement training programs for custodial and maintenance staff to ensure technical proficiency, safety awareness, and job knowledge
• Hold regular staff meetings with crew leaders to review schedules, discuss operational issues, and participate in training
• Participate in recruitment activities, including interviewing and hiring facilities staff, in collaboration with department leadership
• May perform a portion of the work of those supervised to support operational demands

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.