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Supervisor, Maintenance

University of Nebraska

Supervisor, Maintenance

As a Supervisor, Maintenance, you will:

Implement operational priorities established by leadership and communicate work status, resource needs, escalated issues, and service updates as applicable.

Monitor work activity, service trends, backlog, response times, and operational performance metrics and recommend improvements to maintenance services, workflow efficiency, and service delivery.

Coordinate preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, minor alterations, small projects, and related work assignments across assigned staff and service areas.

Review estimates, project information, work orders, maintenance plans, service requests, and related documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with assigned priorities.

Assign work, monitor staffing coverage, and adjust daily work assignments to support service needs, project schedules, operational priorities, and emergency response.

Track service work, preventative maintenance activity, corrective work, and assigned tasks to help ensure completion in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and service expectations.

Coordinate with campus departments and stakeholders to ensure maintenance activities align with operational needs, project schedules, and institutional priorities.

Oversee campus maintenance work, including general building repairs, preventative maintenance services, minor construction and repair activities, and operational support for building systems and facility conditions, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards.

Participate in facilities condition assessments and provide input on maintenance needs, deficiencies, repair priorities, and operational improvement opportunities.

Identify operational needs and recommend improvements to procedures, equipment, technologies, scheduling practices, and contracted services to enhance reliability, efficiency, building condition, and service quality.

Support and monitor compliance with safety, environmental, health, accessibility, and other operational standards and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability.

Assist with contract coordination, vendor communication, and review of contractor performance to help ensure performance aligns with specifications, budgets, schedules, and institutional standards.

Maintain collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, communicate work priorities and project status, manage service expectations, and share feedback with leadership to support continuous improvement.

Promote and reinforce a people-centered culture that emphasizes safety, continuous learning, collaboration, customer service, community, and operational excellence.

Provide leadership and oversight of staff performance, such as setting goals, communicating expectations, delivering coaching and training, conducting evaluations, documenting performance, and recommending salary adjustments.

Minimum Required Qualifications - Associate's degree, technical training, or equivalent experience in building maintenance, construction management, facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, carpentry, general trades, or a related field. 2+ years of experience coordinating preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, inspections, installations, or related work in maintenance operations, facilities services, construction, or similar environments. 2+ years of experience supervising, leading, assigning, or monitoring the work of staff, crews, contractors, or project teams. Knowledge of maintenance operations, preventative maintenance practices, repair methods, minor construction activities, and related facilities operations. Knowledge of applicable safety, regulatory, and operational requirements related to maintenance operations. Ability to interpret work orders, estimates, plans, specifications, maintenance documentation, and technical information. Ability to assign, coordinate, and monitor daily work activities to support service needs, project schedules, and operational priorities. Skilled in identifying operational issues and recommending practical solutions to support safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery. Supervisory skills that support effective oversight, workflow coordination, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Strong analytical thinking and reasoning skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with campus stakeholders, contractors, and operational partners. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needs. Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs., work from ladders and/or aerial equipment, be available by phone to assist with campus emergencies, and participate in regular rotations on the weekend and after-hours on-call schedule.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in construction management, facilities management, business management, industrial technology, or another related field, or equivalent experience. Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs, corrective repairs, inspections, minor alterations, and general building repair activities. Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, stakeholders, and multiple work priorities in support of operations. Experience reviewing estimates, work plans, service requests, maintenance documentation, and project documentation. Experience supporting compliance with applicable safety standards, operational policies, and maintenance-related requirements. Experience using technology and systems for tracking, reporting, scheduling, communication, and operational efficiency. Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex institutional environment. Proficient utilizing work order systems, work tracking, project coordination, and preparing documentation. Knowledge of University operational processes, budgeting practices, and/or institutional policies. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Facility Management Professional (FMP). Certified Facility Manager (CFM).

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required - Yes. Physical Required - Yes. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Criminal History Background Check Required - Yes. Posted Salary - Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply - Click on "Apply for this job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact - Shea Kinnison, HR/Administrative Assistant View email address on click.appcast.io

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago

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