BUILDINGS/GROUNDS SUPERVISOR A

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee staff in university residence halls and apartments, ensuring safety, security, and timely completion of work orders. The role requires strong supervisory skills and expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.

In-person reporting is required, and staff may be called upon during university closings. Successful candidates will manage inventory, coordinate preventive maintenance, and uphold university guidelines

Qualifications

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Proficiency with trade tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers and university programs (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes).
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and insurable record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Training in structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing or equivalent work experience.
• Significant supervisory experience in dormitories, apartments, motels or hotels; optional trade license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff performing maintenance of apartment complexes.
• Ensure security and compliance with university and state guidelines.
• Maintain inventory of furnishings and equipment.
• Manage the work order program and document all related activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on structural, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and plumbing components.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Trade tools proficiency

Computers & MS Office

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Dormitory/apartment/hotel experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Training in structural/electrical/HVAC/plumbing or equivalent

Optional journey/master license in trades

Job description

Job Description

To provide maintenance services, supervision of staff and ensure that security is maintained in designated University residence halls and apartments while maintaining inventory of all furnishings, managing the work order program of all maintenance activities and documenting all related activities to insure a positive environment coinciding with implementation of goals and guidelines as established by Old Dominion University and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Position is designated "essential personnel" for emergency closings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise staff performing maintenance of apartment complexes.
• Ensure security and compliance with university and state guidelines.
• Maintain inventory of furnishings and equipment.
• Manage the work order program and document all related activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on structural, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and plumbing components.

Qualifications

• Ability, knowledge and skill to perform preventive maintenance and repairs of structural, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and plumbing components located throughout assigned apartment complexes.
• Proficiency with tools and equipment related to the trades.
• Working knowledge of computers and university programs such as Word, Excel, Lotus Notes.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and an insurable record.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Training in structural, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing or equivalent work experience.
• Significant experience related to dormitories, apartments, motels, hotels, with strong supervisory experience.
• Optional: License as journey or master in the skilled trades area.

Conditions of Employment

• In-person reporting required; this position is not eligible for telework.
• Employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to work during university closings.
• Open until filled; position may close after the required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.