Facilities Manager, Shift Operations – 2nd Shift

University of New Haven Alumni

Facilities Manager overseeing Physical Plant operations and HVAC systems at University of New Haven. Responsible for managing shift personnel and responding to building management system alarms and issues.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeWest Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primary responsibility for Physical Plant operations during assigned hours
Act as shift watch stander with primary oversight of campus building management systems
Respond directly or direct staff to off design conditions in all buildings
Monitor remotely and triage off design conditions campus wide
Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the site's HVAC systems
Day to day oversight and management of personnel assigned to the shift
Set priorities and coordinate with operating personnel in facilities and systems operation and repairs
Identify, plan and assist facilities staff in performance of maintenance of HVAC systems and associated systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to assess and resolve problems associated with daily facilities operations and services
Must be able to read blueprints/drawings including piping, mechanical and electrical
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative manner with others
Ability to prioritize duties, with a strong focus on attention to detail and completing assignments and meeting deadlines
Ability to work overtime
A valid Connecticut Drivers License
A strong customer service orientation and ability to interact with a diverse constituency
Ability to speak, read and write English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs
On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents
Tuition exchange opportunities
Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
Generous paid time off programs
Progressive paid holiday schedule
4 weeks of parental paid leave
Flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC systems managementbuilding management systemsblueprint readingmechanical systemselectrical systemsproblem assessmentmaintenance planningstaff coordinationoperations oversightperformance monitoring

Soft Skills

attention to detailcollaborative workindependent workcustomer service orientationprioritizationdeadline managementcommunicationproblem resolutionstaff managementdiversity interaction

Certifications

Connecticut Drivers License