Campus Maintenance Supervisor – Multi-Trade Lead

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo’s Division of Student Life seeks a full-time Maintenance Supervisor 1 to lead a multi-trades staff responsible for maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction across campus facilities. You will supervise, assign duties, manage payroll and procurement, and ensure work is completed on schedule.

This essential role requires strong safety knowledge, ability to read blueprints, travel between campus sites, and effective communication with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• One year of skilled trade experience in the mechanical, electrical, building or related trades following an apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of NYS building, ADA and fire codes and regulations.
• Valid NYS driver’s license is preferred to meet travel needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working supervisor for designated staff.
• Assign duties and coordinate work to utilize staff, materials, and equipment effectively.
• Complete administrative tasks related to payroll, procurement, and performance management.
• Supervise and plan work for subordinate staff.
• Review job orders, blueprints, and specifications; visit project sites as needed to determine resources.
• Prepare rough sketches or scaled plans from instructions.
• Coordinate with other trades and supervisors to complete projects on schedule.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and that work meets codes and specifications.
• Inspect work performed by outside contractors for conformance to project specs.
• Maintain written records of work performed and cost tracking for labor and materials.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Supervision

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Kronos

On-Guard

GFMS

Job description

University at Buffalo’s Division of Student Life seeks a full-time Maintenance Supervisor 1 to lead a multi-trades staff responsible for maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction across campus facilities. You will supervise, assign duties, manage payroll and procurement, and ensure work is completed on schedule.

This essential role requires strong safety knowledge, ability to read blueprints, travel between campus sites, and effective communication with diverse teams.