The Maintenance Supervisor supervises the daily activities of the groundskeeping and maintenance departments and its staff. Schedules and oversees daily work activities of the Department(s), responsible for preventive maintenance scheduling of facilities HVAC equipment and maintenance department. Also responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for the university and assists the snow team equipment and tools.
- Supervises all daily activities of the groundskeeping, and maintenance department activities. Responsible for monitoring, trouble shooting, creating & assigning tasks and work schedules to staff.
- Encourage, motivate & develop site based teams, monitoring progress.
- Ensures that work orders are delivered in a timely manner to achieve complete satisfaction.
- Provides good communication and interpersonal skills with the mental agility to ‘think on feet’ and provide convincing practical solutions.
- Available to respond to out of normal hours emergency situations.
- Performs direct supervision of maintenance staff, shop equipment and supplies.
- Ensure proper safety procedures are being followed.
- Collaborates with commercial and procurement teams to ensure that work is completed in the most cost-effective manner through the use of internal resources and external suppliers.
- Performs quality and performance management of all services including monthly performance reporting, both internally and externally, and maintenance of the site management system.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Decision Making
- Ability to make field adjustments to scheduled work tasks.
- Exhibits sound judgment and competency in the delivery of services to the university.
- Ability to distribute and maintain proper inventory of supplies at all times.
- Ability to effectively supervisor maintenance staff on a daily basis.
Department Role Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for snow and ice removal, on call and during storms, must be willing to run small equipment and/or shovel as required.
- Knowledge of groundskeeping procedures, supplies and MEP (mechanical-electrical-plumbing).
- Event services procedures.
- Record keeping and scheduling experience a plus.
- Advance knowledge of preventative equipment maintenance.
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years institutional groundskeeping and maintenance experience.
- Previous supervisory experience a plus.
- HS Diploma or GED.
- A minimum of a OSHA 10 card preferred.
- Facilities Management Administrator Certification preferred.
- Experience with snowplowing preferred.
Other Qualifications
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism, creative problem solving, strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
- Provides effective coaching and influencing skills.
- Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
- Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
- Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public.
- Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
- Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| Physical Activity | Approximate Percentage of Time Spent in this Activity (Minimal, Some, Substantial) |
|---|---|
| 1. Bending | Substantial |
| 2. Climbing (e.g. stairs) | Some |
| 3. Keyboarding | Some |
| 4. Kneeling | Substantial |
| 5. Lifting (indicate maximum weight) | Substantial, up to 100 pounds |
| 6. Reaching | Substantial |
| 7. Sitting | Some |
| 8. Standing | Substantial |
| 9. Using Telephone | Some |
| 10. Walking | Substantial |
| 11. Other (please explain): |
Work Environment: Active facilities management setting, hands-on repairs, assembly, materials handling, etc. Will be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions including, heat, cold, rain and snow. Also will be exposed to machinery, heights; and various chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations. College campus and associated locations.