Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Under the direction of the Director of Support Services, this role is responsible for supervising, planning, organizing, managing, directing and evaluating the work of the maintenance, grounds and custodial staff within Navajo Technical University to ensure an acceptable environment for staff and student learning. Organizes workflow, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments, establishing work sequence, coordinating utility shutdowns, planning and overseeing equipment repair; coordinating with outside vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and providing technical expertise and consultation; participating in government agency inspections, administering budgets, monitoring inventories; adhering to and enforcing regulations, and policies. This position is required to respond to all issues (24) hours / (7) days on NTU campuses (Crownpoint, NM and Chinle, AZ), as it relates to safety, maintenance, security or custodial.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Plans and develops staffing schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for work; coordinates and monitors status of work requests.
• Assess maintenance and custodial needs, including directing a sustained effort to achieve performance improvement and the most efficient use of resources.
• Supervises the maintenance and custodial staff by advising them on expectations regarding policies, procedures, work methods, and performance quality standards.
• Administer a reporting system which keeps supervisor informed of budget and work schedule performance and ensures an up-to-date job status.
• Provides training and guidance to staff; demonstrates activities on how to troubleshoot and repair.
• Establishes priorities and monitor progress against approved schedules and provide reports to the Director of Support Services.
• Oversees maintenance and repairs of heating, cooling, electrical, television, plumbing and telephone systems.
• Responds to emergency situations on NTU Campuses (Crownpoint, NM and Chinle AZ) maintaining or returning campus facilities to conditions acceptable to accommodate student learning.
• Ensures compliance with state regulatory and inspection requirements and facility operational codes.
• Assesses requests and priorities maintenance, custodial and construction needs.
• Conducts inspections of maintenance work to ensure compliance to codes and regulations.
• Troubleshoots and takes corrective action to ensure structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration operate as needed.
• Completes inventory of required equipment and supplies and prepares requisitions for replacements as necessary.
• Performs and oversees preventive maintenance and repair duties on all building mechanical systems, energy management equipment, equipment and tools.
• Ensures conformance with OSHA, OCAHO, and CARF, and other institutional and federal regulations;
• Assists with master planning for NTU.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision responsibilities include:

• Communicates with personnel regarding departmental activities and trainings.
• Supervises personnel which typically include recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Oversees the daily operations of the maintenance department.

Minimum qualifications/requirements include:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable technical experience in a specialty trade or general maintenance field.
• A minimum of one (2) year of direct experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Certification in HVAC or/and, electrical or/and plumbing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must successfully complete and pass a background check. Employment is contingent upon no prior felony convictions and no substantiated history of child abuse and/or neglect.

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements include:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in preventive maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to coordinate and/or supervise independent contractors.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.
• Ability to prepare and maintain work orders.
• Ability to use hand tools and electrical tools.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks within strict deadlines.

Physical demands include:

• Required to stand and walk for up to (8) hours per day.
• Ability to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch while performing duties.
• Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull upwards of (50) pounds.

Work environment includes:

• Work is generally performed in indoor setting and an outdoors environment.
• Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground.
• Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hardhats are needed may occur.
• Exposure to natural weather conditions, various dusts and mists, and normal debris and hazards common at sites may occur while performing outdoor duties.
• May work in cramped, dusty, dirty, unlighted, insect infested and contaminated areas.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.