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Department
PHYSICAL PLANT (EA-PHYP-IUEAA)
Department Information
Indiana University East , a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.
The IU East Physical Plant maintains a high-quality physical environment that is safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. We support and enhance student learning, faculty teaching, and all non-academic programs. Serving all departments and agencies across the IU East campus, we enthusiastically support community activities and events. The Physical Facilities Team is committed to providing professional, high-quality services to everyone who uses campus facilities.
Job Summary
The Indiana University East Physical Facilities Plant is seeking a skilled leader to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Physical Facilities team. A person in this role will support staff development, coordinate priorities and staffing, and help keep campus facilities safe, efficient, and welcoming.
General Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day operational management of Facility Operations staff.
- Establishes short-term operational objectives.
- Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
- Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
- Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
- Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
- Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve Facility Operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
- Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry Facility Operations standards, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Understanding of budgets and budgeting process.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to successfully complete required training programs.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU East Campus
Richmond, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$67,500 per year.
Work Hours
6:30 AM-3:30 PM
Monday-Friday
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades and Facility
Job Family: Facility Management
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
PHYSICAL PLANT (EA-PHYP-IUEAA)
Department Information
Indiana University East , a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.
The IU East Physical Plant maintains a high-quality physical environment that is safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. We support and enhance student learning, faculty teaching, and all non-academic programs. Serving all departments and agencies across the IU East campus, we enthusiastically support community activities and events. The Physical Facilities Team is committed to providing professional, high-quality services to everyone who uses campus facilities.
Job Summary
The Indiana University East Physical Facilities Plant is seeking a skilled leader to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Physical Facilities team. A person in this role will support staff development, coordinate priorities and staffing, and help keep campus facilities safe, efficient, and welcoming.
General Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day operational management of Facility Operations staff.
- Establishes short-term operational objectives.
- Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
- Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
- Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
- Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
- Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve Facility Operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
- Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry Facility Operations standards, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Understanding of budgets and budgeting process.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to successfully complete required training programs.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU East Campus
Richmond, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$67,500 per year.
Work Hours
6:30 AM-3:30 PM
Monday-Friday
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades and Facility
Job Family: Facility Management
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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Who's Hiring
- JLL14
- CBRE9
- Burns & McDonnell5
- ABM Industries5
- Community Health Centers of America5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant facilities manager jobs.
- 1-3 years of facilities, building operations, or property management experience
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as Archibus or ServiceNow
- Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related field
- Facility Management Professional or Certified Facility Manager certification preferred
- Strong vendor coordination and contract oversight experience
Tips for Your Assistant Facilities Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to building systems
Hiring managers scan for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing knowledge fast. List the specific building systems you've worked with, the square footage you've overseen, and any preventive maintenance software you used, like a computerized maintenance management system.
Get your FM certification before applying
A Facility Management Professional or Certified Facility Manager credential from IFMA gives your application immediate credibility. Many postings list these as preferred, so earning one before you apply puts you ahead of candidates with similar experience but no formal designation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant facilities manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read postings for the right industry signals
An assistant facilities manager role at a hospital runs differently from one at a commercial office campus. Look for keywords like Joint Commission compliance, critical environment, or multi-site portfolio to gauge scope before you apply and frame your experience accordingly.
Prepare work order examples for interviews
Interviewers at this level want to see how you prioritize competing requests and communicate with contractors. Walk in with two or three specific examples of work orders you managed from intake to close, including how you handled delays or cost overruns.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
When you receive an offer, ask which facilities functions fall under your role versus a senior manager. Clarifying vendor contract authority, capital project involvement, and after-hours response expectations now prevents mismatched expectations and positions you to grow into a broader role faster.
Assistant Facilities Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant facilities managers?
The companies hiring the most assistant facilities managers right now include JLL, CBRE, and Burns & McDonnell, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, commercial real estate firms, and large universities tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many assistant facilities manager jobs are remote?
About 7% of assistant facilities manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facilities work. Administrative functions like vendor coordination, work order tracking, and reporting are the most likely to allow partial remote flexibility within otherwise on-site roles.
How do you become an assistant facilities manager?
Start by gaining hands-on experience in building operations, property maintenance, or a related trade. Build familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems, then pursue a recognized credential such as a Facility Management Professional designation. Apply to coordinator or technician roles first, demonstrate reliability in managing work orders and vendor relationships, and move into an assistant manager position from there.
Can you get hired as an assistant facilities manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if you can show transferable skills from construction, property management, or even military facilities roles. Emphasize any exposure to preventive maintenance schedules, vendor coordination, or building systems. A relevant certification like the Facility Management Professional credential also helps offset a shorter work history in formal FM roles.
What does the assistant facilities manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with an HR screening call focused on experience and availability. A hiring manager interview follows, covering scenario-based questions about vendor disputes, emergency maintenance situations, and prioritizing competing work orders. Larger organizations may include a walk-through of the facility so you can demonstrate building systems knowledge before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to assistant facilities manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant facilities manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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