Tucson Campus Maintenance Manager

What We Can Achieve Together:

As the Tucson Campus Maintenance Manager with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), you’ll help keep the places that support Arizona’s conservation work safe, functional, and environmentally sustainable. Working with the Arizona team and reporting to the Engagement & Operations Director, you’ll care for the Tucson campus’s buildings, rental facilities, grounds, fleet vehicles, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems, while also providing facilities support to Arizona preserves and other leased spaces.

Your work will combine hands-on maintenance with planning and coordination. You’ll organize preventive maintenance and repairs, coordinate contractors and vendors, oversee safety inspections, and help prioritize facilities improvements. You’ll support purchasing and budgets, maintain records and procedures, and coordinate project timelines to keep work on schedule and within budget. Environmental sustainability will be part of your everyday work, including support for water conservation, recycling, and composting systems.

You’ll collaborate with campus colleagues and preserve staff to identify maintenance needs and practical solutions that support safe, sustainable operations. The role includes regular physical exertion; regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 35–50 pounds; climbing tall ladders; and working underground with the water cistern system. Work may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements, occasional travel with overnight stays within Arizona and elsewhere in the United States, and occasional long hours, weekends, and holidays. TNC youth safety training is completed within the first 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

We’re Looking for You:

What if your commitment to caring for buildings and landscapes could help sustain the places where Arizona conservation happens? We’re looking for someone who values environmental stewardship, brings care and attention to detail, approaches relationships with diplomacy and respect, and enjoys collaborative problem-solving. If that sounds like you, bring your perspective to our Arizona team in Tucson, AZ—apply today!

A cover letter is welcomed by not required.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination;

• Experience with basic facilities maintenance (such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, minor building repairs, office furnishings);

• Experience with grounds/flora maintenance;

• Experience with vehicle maintenance;

• Experience working with computers and related software (i.e. Microsoft Office), web browsers and internet research;

• Experience generating reports; analyzing and interpreting data;

• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects;

• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement;

• Experience with current technology in relevant field;

• Experience working with cross-functional teams; and

• Valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to implement complex processes;
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results;
• Experience with an underground water cistern system;
• Experience operating in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner;
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff;
• Experience coordinating projects;
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results;
• Knowledge of current trends/best practices in the specific field;
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks; and/or
• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,682 – $69,687. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.