Assistant Supervisor Zone

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Gym membership

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Stillwater is seeking a Maintenance Technician to supervise general and preventive work on electrical and plumbing systems across campus. You will schedule work orders, train crew members, and ensure timely, safe completion of tasks for students, staff, and visitors.

The role requires strong teamwork, safety focus, and experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office tools. Overtime may be required and benefits are provided by OSU.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent required, degree conferred by start date.
• Four years of work experience in the job duties, with three in a building trade, OR two years post-secondary in building trades/tech field with two years related experience.
• Must work safely and promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations within guidelines.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and plumbing systems; replace filters, lights, and ceiling tiles.
• Assist with research and purchasing of tools and equipment; schedule and assign work orders.
• Inspect crew maintenance operations and provide training on procedures while maintaining performance standards.
• Ensure staff are professional and provide excellent customer service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Be prepared for overtime, hazardous conditions, and physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Record-keeping

Problem solving

Electrical/Plumbing knowledge

CMMS AiM

Mobile devices

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in building trades/technical field

Tools

AiM CMMS

Mobile technology

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or To be determined by Supervisor.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$25.00 - $31.00 (contingent upon available funding)

Hourly

About this Position

This position will supervise and perform general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations within specific guidelines, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of electrical and plumbing systems; replacement of filters, lights, ceiling tiles, and inspecting and diagnosing information to assist with the preventative and predictive maintenance scheduling of equipment.

Additional duties include assisting the department manager and supervisor with research and purchasing of necessary tools, equipment, etc., along with determining any maintenance needs, scheduling and assigning technicians to specific work orders, as well as distributing and assigning the necessary duties required to ensure that work orders are being completed in a timely manner. Inspect crew maintenance operations, provide training on procedures, and communicate performance standards and expectations to crew members. Ensure crew members are being professional and courteous while providing exceptional customer service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the OSU Campus.

This position regularly stands, bends, stoops, lifts above the shoulders, is heavy in manual labor, and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises may occur.

The employee in this position will experience regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises.

Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available during and after normal working hours.

The employee in this position may be required to work overtime after 4 pm and/or during non-business hours, including evenings, weekends, & when the University is closed, if management deems it necessary to complete projects and/or in emergencies. The ability to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management, regardless of weather, will be required; therefore, deeming you as essential personnel.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and not for personal use.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more!

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Four years of work experience related to the job duties as outlined in the job description, with three of those years working in a building trade.

  OR

  Two years of post-secondary education in building trades or a technical field, with two years of prior successful work experience related to the job duties as outlined in the job description.

  Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

  Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Must work well with students, faculty, staff, and contractors at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.

Effective work habits, including a commitment to quality work, time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to juggle competing priorities, and excellent record-keeping skills. Solid decision-making judgment, comfortable asking for help, bringing forward problems, communicating with others, and working around moving machinery and electricity.

Must be a highly motivated team player with the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships, communicate effectively, and proactively solve problems.

Ability to work independently with successful outcomes. Ability to present a friendly and positive demeanor to clients served, staff, and the general public.

Skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem solving, with the ability to evaluate others’ performance and ensure adherence to stated standards.

Good working knowledge of electrical and plumbing system installation and maintenance.

Computer skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel for organized departmental record keeping.

Ability to estimate costs and assess bids. Ability to become proficient in the use of "AiM" Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Building trades or technical field

• Two years of post-secondary education in building trades or technical field; WITH

  Six years of prior successful maintenance experience.

  Evidence of performing or developing preventative maintenance checks and services, schedules, and interpreting diagnostic information related to proactive maintenance programs.