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Facilities Manager, CAPLA

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Feb 11, 2026
Facilities Manager, CAPLA
Posting Number req25142
Department CAPLA Administration
Department Website Link https://capla.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Facilities Manager will coordinate the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) building usage and maintenance. The position is responsible for maintaining clear and coordinated communication between UA Facilities Services, the Office of Public Safety, CAPLA Building Monitors, and all faculty, staff, and students. The position is responsible for initiating and ensuring completion of building repairs within set budgets. The Facilities Manager will work with Administrators and School Directors to handle space allocation for faculty and staff offices and student studio space.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

General
* Act as the Building Manager for CAPLA's in four buildings.
* Coordinate submission of Facilities Management service requests.
* Coordinate building security including access provisioning.
* Coordinate monthly inspection of safety and first aid equipment with Safety and Access Management team.
* Participating in annual safety review of buildings.
* Evaluate and propose facilities upgrades to instructional and office spaces.

Classroom and Studio Management

* Coordinate space allocation of studio space assignments and faculty office assignments.
* Coordinate the summer and winter cleanout of studio spaces.

Planning and Develop Facilities Policies and Procedures
* Develop and maintain continuity of operations and safety documentation and policies.
* Write proposals to support facilities improvements or grant applications.
* Ensure the college is following all university safety and building policies and procedures.

Communication

* Represent CAPLA by serving on committees.
* Provide guidance with the College's leadership related to the CAPLA buildings.
* Serve as the liaison between Facilities Management including custodial services.

Events Support
* Work with event Coordinators to support events.
* Provide on-site coordination of facilities during events, troubleshooting any facilities issues that arise to maintain a seamless experience for attendees.
* Work with event coordinator to provide building access.

Material Lab
* Work to ensure the facility needs of the lab are maintained.
* Work with Materials Lab to set up studio spaces and classrooms.
* Work with Materials Lab to build the furniture needed for offices, studios and classrooms.

KSA

Ability too communicate effectively with UA Facilities, Building Monitors, the Safety and Access Management Team
Knowledge studio spaces and classroom setup
Knowledge of continuity of operations
Knowledge of University policies and procedures

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
  • 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 year of relevant work experience.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 8
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level PC1
Job Family Facilities Mgmt & Services
Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates HR-CAPLA@arizona.edu
Open Date 2/11/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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