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Facility Services Manager 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of General Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$67,736 - $102,905

per year

Closes

March 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to handle cleaning, repairs, and upkeep of key government buildings in Pennsylvania's Capitol Complex, including supervising staff and contractors to keep everything running smoothly and safely.

You'll manage daily operations, respond to emergencies around the clock, and ensure the facilities support efficient government work.

It's a great fit for someone with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in building maintenance who enjoys coordinating teams in a high-responsibility public service role.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience as a Facility Services Manager 2 or equivalent
  • Six years of routine maintenance work experience, including four years supervising trades or building maintenance employees in commercial or industrial settings
  • Associate’s degree in commercial property management, commercial real estate, HVAC, building automation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Ability to plan, organize, direct, and supervise maintenance and custodial staff
  • Availability for 24/7 on-call response to maintenance and repair needs
  • Full-time on-site work from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday, as an essential employee during emergencies
  • Skills in developing policies, managing budgets, generating work orders, and coordinating with contractors and emergency services

Full Job Description

Do you possess strong leadership qualities and a comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and management?

The Department of General Services, Bureau of Facilities Management is eager to welcome a Facility Services Manager 3 to lead the team where you will perform a variety of administrative and supervisory functions in managing, directing, and monitoring the in-house staff, vendors and contractors involved in the custodial services, renovations, repairs, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of the Main Capitol and surrounding buildings.

Showcase your experience while providing vital services to help the government operate more efficiently, effectively, and safely!


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Requirements

The Facility Services Manager 3 plans, organizes, directs, and supervises in-house Maintenance Repairmen and Custodial Work Supervisor, repairs and replacement of parts, preventive maintenance, and complete custodial services throughout the various buildings that make up the 5 core buildings on the Capitol Complex to ensure a safe, efficient and economical operation.

You will work with and monitor contractors, summarize and prioritize the work to be accomplished, and perform routine daily building inspections to ensure custodial, environmental control and maintenance standards are achieved and that all deficiencies are cited.

You will be expected to respond to maintenance and repair requirements at any time on a 24-hour, 7-day week call. Additional duties include:

  • Ordering supplies through usual channels
  • Generating work orders in response to requests from building tenants, the custodial or maintenance repair staff, or through his/her own observation.
  • Serving as Building Liaison for outside contracted work
  • Coordinating emergencies for rescue squad, hospital services, fire department and Capitol police
  • Developing and implementing policies, procedures, budgets and reports regarding custodial services, maintenance, and related building services
  • Performing the full range of managerial duties and responsibilities


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
  • Essential Employee - required to work during emergencies and office closings.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a Facility Services Manager 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Six years of routine maintenance work experience which includes four years of supervisory experience overseeing trades or building maintenance employees in a commercial or industrial facility; or
  • An associate’s degree in commercial property management, commercial real estate, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), building automation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical technology, electronics, construction, or related fields; and four years of supervisory experience overseeing trades or building maintenance employees in a commercial or industrial facility; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes four years of supervisory experience overseeing trades or building maintenance employees in a commercial or industrial facility.


Special Requirements:

  • This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must have experience in coordinating or supervising maintenance repair staff, custodial teams, or outside contractors to ensure building operations, repairs, or custodial standards are consistently met.
  • You must have experience in responding to building emergencies, conducting inspections, managing evacuations, preparing reports on incidents, safety hazards, or accidents.
  • You must have experience in generating or prioritizing work orders, communicating project impacts to tenants, monitoring contracted services, or ensuring quality control for maintenance, environmental, or custodial standards.
  • You must have three years of experience managing facilities or operations for high profile clients or environments involving sensitive or confidential matters.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Preferred Qualifications (not required):

  • Must be able keep calm and make sound decisions in a sometimes hectic and fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to deal with demanding tenants in a professional manor
  • Must be able to change direction in a moment’s notice to be fully accommodating for the building tenants
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize issues and requests


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5240910