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Supervisor, Preventive Maintenance

Staff Supervisor

March 28, 2026

Type

Full-time

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years supervisory experience in building operations
Expertise in skilled trades, facilities management, or engineering
Academic repair & maintenance background
MEP preventive maintenance oversight
Job planning & execution proficiency
Excellent communication skills
Physical mobility in mechanical rooms/rooftops
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Supervisor, Preventive Maintenance

SUPERVISOR, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Facilities-Repair and Maintenance (R&M), to provide leadership and supervision to the Preventive Maintenance team. Repair and Maintenance is responsible for 181 buildings within the campus portfolio consisting of approximately 13.5m GSF. Will be responsible for managing and assigning the day-to-day work; acting as the point person for preventive maintenance execution on all mechanical, electrical, piping, and structural system issues; providing leadership and direction to assigned team members; managing the entire preventive maintenance process, including performing QA/QC on work performed; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations; seeking out preventive maintenance best practices; responding to and being available for emergency situations; and providing weekend supervisory coverage on a rotating basis.

Job Requirements

  • REQUIRED: High school diploma or its equivalent; a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in building operations; expertise in one or more of the skilled trades, facilities management, or an engineering discipline; solid background in repair and maintenance and/or facilities management in an academic setting with oversight over mechanical, electrical, and plumbing preventative maintenance; demonstrated proficiency in job planning and execution; excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills; and ability to maneuver in and around mechanical rooms and on rooftops.
  • PREFERRED: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree and direct HVAC experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00AM-3:00PM; but must also be available for off-hours emergencies and standby supervisory coverage on a rotating basis on weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions

Ascending/descending stairs; traversing the campus; moving about the jobsite and machinery to access equipment; remaining stationary for extended periods of time; and working from ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations such as roofs. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required by the specific assignment. Environment contains dust, odors, and fumes, high levels of noise and temperature extremes. Work will be performed near steam and moving machinery, in tight areas and confined spaces such as manholes and crawl spaces, and with and around chemicals and solvents. Some work is performed in research labs and animal facilities and outdoors in inclement weather.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for Preventive Maintenance Supervisor?

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum 5 years supervisory experience in building operations, expertise in skilled trades, facilities management, or engineering. Solid background in repair and maintenance in academic settings with MEP preventive maintenance oversight, proficiency in job planning, excellent communication skills, and physical ability to work in mechanical rooms/rooftops. Check administration jobs for similar roles or free resume template to highlight your qualifications.

What is the schedule for this Facilities Management Supervisor position?

Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:00PM, with availability for off-hours emergencies and rotating supervisory coverage on weekends and holidays. Flexibility is key in campus facilities management. Explore higher ed admin jobs for work-life balance insights.

🛠️What are the working conditions for Preventive Maintenance Supervisor?

Involves ascending/descending stairs, campus traversal, equipment access, stationary periods, and elevated work on ladders/scaffolds/roofs. Requires PPE; exposes to dust, fumes, noise, temperature extremes, steam, machinery, confined spaces, chemicals, labs, animal facilities, and inclement weather. Ideal for experienced facilities supervisors. See higher ed career advice for safety tips.

📋What are the key responsibilities of the role?

Provide leadership to Preventive Maintenance team; manage daily work assignments; oversee mechanical, electrical, piping, structural systems; perform QA/QC; ensure regulatory compliance; implement best practices; respond to emergencies; rotate weekend coverage for 181-building campus portfolio. Perfect for higher education facilities pros. View administration jobs listings.

What preferred qualifications are there for this position?

Associate or bachelor’s degree and direct HVAC experience preferred. Builds on required supervisory and preventive maintenance skills for academic settings. Tailor your application via free cover letter template and higher ed jobs resources.

🏫Is experience in an academic setting required?

Yes, solid background in repair and maintenance/facilities management in an academic setting with MEP oversight is required. Suited for those familiar with university campus operations. Browse university jobs for more opportunities.
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