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Facilities and Skilled Trades employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by contributing to a sustainable campus environment and by supporting and creating spaces where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

<h2>Job Summary</h2>Central Washington University is recruiting a SURC Facilities Manager (Maintenance Specialist 4) to join our Student Union Operations team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.Who we are:We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.  Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.  In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. <a href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/best-college-towns-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 5 , 99 , 193 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">RentCafe</a> has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 5 , 99 , 193 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A</a>What we offer:Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: <a href="https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/human-resources/benefits-leave/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 77 , 77 , 230 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">Benefits, Perks, and Leave</a> and <a href="https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/human-resources/careers/total-rewards.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 77 , 77 , 230 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">Total Rewards Calculator</a>. The Role:The Maintenance Specialist 4 is responsible for representing priorities of SURC Partners including such areas as the long term strategic annual and on-going preservation maintenance priorities and project management coordination. Departments such as FMD facilities departments, information services and capital planning are critical to the position's coordination.  This position will directly supervise multiple Maintenance Mechanics and student support.  This position will provide strategic vision and leadership to facilities utilized by the Student Union, Recreation, Dining and the Wildcat Shop.  This position will have principle oversight, coordination, and facilitation with Facilities Management and Partner offices as appropriate, such as building services, capital improvements, deferred maintenance, emergency response, and grounds. This position reports to the Director of the Student Union and has close ties in this matrixed organization with other SURC partners, Facilities Management, and the Executive VP of Finance & Administration. Facilities and Skilled Trades employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by contributing to a sustainable campus environment and by supporting and creating spaces where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.<h2>Job Duties</h2>Projects, Capital, and Renovations:- Work with CWU's FMD and Capital Planning departments to meet CWU's SURC objectives through managing complex projects, SURC needs, and priorities to support students' engagement and learning.- Develop and implement long range facilities plans, in line with Campus Master Plan, for critical areas including SURC facilities and various other campus Dining facilities. departmental spaces and buildings to include building, space, systems, and in some cases interiors, amenities, and furnishings.- Collaborate with partners to determine departmental and student need and with relevant SURC leadership, Auxiliary/573 leadership, and advisory boards.- Communicates long-range plans with university constituents in making financial planning decisions or changes to the plans as deemed necessary based on administrative needs, physical demands, budgetary constraints, etc. - Monitor and support leadership of ongoing projects with Capital Planning and FMD.Leadership:- Represent priorities of SURC Partners including such areas as the long term strategic annual and on-going preservation maintenance priorities, and project management coordination.- Serve as a key member of the SURC Partners leadership team.- Represent facility interests of the Student Union & Recreation Center on campus committees, task forces, and to campus partners.- Serve as a liaison for the SURC partners and Student Union department to Facilities Management, Custodial, Grounds, and Capital Planning.- Oversee the use, strategic vision, and operations of physical space of 230,000 square feet of SURC facilities. and various Dining facilities on campus - Serve as subject matter expert in applicable facilities best practices, building codes, project management, construction, and renovations.- Facilitate SURC space planning, office and programmatic relocations.- Plan and engage in department wide assessment.- Member of incident response team, respond to campus facility emergencies in their area of support as needed.Supervisor Duties: - Supervise journey-level trades workers, general maintenance mechanics and provides leadership to Student Union staff.- Actively engage in recruitment and hiring new employees.- Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provide ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring. Conduct formal performance evaluations. - Ensure employees have necessary resources.- Oversee and direct the work of staff; serve as mentor, coach and leader, and resolve complaints or issues.- Promote professional development opportunities.- Coach, develop and foster supportive working relationships, motivation, and engagement.- Communicate information to staff on an ongoing basis to influence staff engagement and to be a part of a larger community. - Provide clear technical guidance and support.- Take corrective action in a timely manner.- Recognize and reward employees for good performance. - Schedule employee work hours/shifts; monitor hours worked; approve payable time and absence requests. - Adjust leadership style as needed to achieve results.- Recognize the value of and promote a strong workforce. Value and encourage perspectives, creativity, and teamwork.Facilities Management:- Lead the SURC Facilities department in prioritization of daily work and projects.- Ensure break and fix and preventative maintenance are occurring in -SURC and other Dining Services areas.- Advocate for the timeliness and the quality of maintenance work completed throughout the building.- Set policies and procedures with campus partners to ensure service levels are adequate.Emergency Planning, Health and Safety:- Ensure compliance with relevant inspections, policies, laws and practice related to fire safety, health code, building needs, lead paint, asbestos, and health and safety inspections.- Ensure compliance of key and access control policy and procedures to ensure a safe campus.- Serves with relevant leadership teams in emergency response scenarios (fire, act of nature, campus-wide emergencies, etc..)Budget/Occupancy/Billing:- Oversee SURC Facilities budgets.  Monitor, forecast, and strategically determine the best stewardship of funds. - Communicate budgeted facility needs with leaders in SURC.- Maintain involvement in international, regional, and state- wide facilities, union. - Perform other duties as assigned.<h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment. </li><li>5 years of progressively reasonable higher education and/or facilities experience OR any combination of trade, skills education or experience which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.</li><li>Experience leading others and operating strategic vision for organizations.</li><li>Project or Program Management experience in facilities or capital work. </li><li>Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment. </li><li>OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Certifications in construction management, sustainability, management, project management or other related fields.</li><li>Experience supervising professional or student staff</li><li>Experience in the development of short and long-range plans for financial and programmatic improvements.</li><li>Experience working with purchasing and maintenance trades.</li><li>Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.</li><li>Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.</li><li>Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.</li><li>Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.</li><li>Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!<h2>Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule</h2>Salary: This position is based on the range 58G of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $76,968 and maximum annual salary of $89,316. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm (1 hour lunch)Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions.  It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records.  Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit <a href="https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/human-resources/benefits-leave/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 77 , 77 , 230 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">Benefits, Perks, and Leave</a> and <a href="https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/human-resources/careers/total-rewards.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 77 , 77 , 230 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">Total Rewards Calculator</a>. An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:rgba( 17 , 110 , 177 , 1 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:9pt" target="_blank">https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program</a>.<h2>How To Apply</h2>To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:﻿<ul><li>A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; </li><li>Resume including work history, education, training; and</li><li>Contact information for three professional references.</li></ul> Screening Begins: April 21, 2026**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Central’s commitment to hands-on learning and discovery and individual attention takes students beyond the limits of the classroom and books. Students get to do what they’re studying in real-world, professional settings, which makes learning exciting and relevant.

Each year, CWU graduates thousands of well-educated citizens who are ready for high-demand careers in the workforce: construction management, accounting, engineering technology, teacher education, wine business, paramedicine, aviation, and more.

CWU prepares students to succeed in a global economy through strong partnerships with 30 colleges and universities around the world. In recent years, we have welcomed more than 400 students from 36 countries to our campus.

CWU's residential campus in Ellensburg encompasses 380 acres. There are also six university centers (Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, and Yakima) and two instructional sites (Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Sammamish).

Central Washington University

SURC Facilities Manager (Maintenance Specialist 4)

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About the Role: As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

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Facilities Manager - On-Site Malaga, WA.Job ID277764Posted26-May-2026Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestBuilding Management, Customer Service, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities ManagementLocation(s)Wenatchee - Washington - United States of AmericaApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.Facilities Manager - On-site Monday through Friday 7-4pm - Malaga, WA.About the Role:As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings.This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.</li><li>Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.</li><li>Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.</li><li>Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.</li><li>Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.</li><li>Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.</li><li>Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.</li><li>Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.</li><li>Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.</li><li>Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.</li><li>Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.</li><li>Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.</li></ul>What You'll Need:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.</li><li>Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.</li><li>Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.</li><li>Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.</li><li>Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.</li><li>Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.</li></ul>CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $90,000 annually ($43.27 hourly) and the maximum salary for this position is $98,000 annually ($47.12 hourly). The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.Successful candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program....LessEqual Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE GWSCBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.Find out moreApplyShare this job:Share<ul><li>Share Facilities Manager - On-Site Malaga, WA. with LinkedIn</li><li>Share Facilities Manager - On-Site Malaga, WA. with Twitter</li><li>Share Facilities Manager - On-Site Malaga, WA. with a friend via e-mail</li></ul>Go backJoin our Talent CommunityKeep up to date with exciting careeropportunities and the latest news.Sign Up

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

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Facilities Manager - On-Site Malaga, WA.

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This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.**

**Facilities Coordinator - On-site Monday through Friday 7-4pm -** **Malaga, WA** **.**

**About the Role:**

As a CBRE Facilities Coordinator, you will work with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure that facility tasks and work orders are complete.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

**What You'll Do:**

+ Work with landlords, tenants, and service providers to make sure they implement and recognize all procedures, policies, and reporting formats.

+ Acknowledge all client inquiries and collect work orders.

+ Collect information reports to find out performance and progress status.

+ File work orders, proposals, department files, and other paperwork submitted by vendors.

+ Monitor activities that happen outside the building, such as proper waste disposal and recycling.

+ Follow instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions.

+ Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

+ Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.

+ Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.

+ Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

**What You'll Need:**

+ High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.

+ Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

+ Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

+ Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $50,000 annually ($24.04 hourly) and the maximum salary for this position is $55,000 annually ($26.44 hourly). The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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