Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Indiana University Campus Facility Services is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day building upkeep and technical work across IU Indianapolis facilities. You will lead a team, coordinate contractors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in building maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and ability to manage multiple tasks while delivering quality results in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years verifiable experience in building/facility maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, prioritizes, and assigns work; leads and counsels staff.
• Reviews and approves time records per university policy.
• Communicates IU practices and coordinates training and safety sessions.
• Coordinates with supervisors, customers, and crafts workers; tracks progress.
• Responds to after-hour inquiries and emergency work as required.
• Performs and oversees maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and building systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Campus Facility Service Genera (IN-CFSG-IUINA)

Campus Facility Services (CFS) is proud to provide all Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment. We provide maintenance, grounds and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks, and parking lots. The department is also a frequent partner with Indiana University Capital Projects on campus renovation projects and new construction initiatives.

Our Mission - Campus Facility Services (CFS) - People serving the campus community and caring for the physical environment in support of the Indiana University Indianapolis mission.

Our Vision - Earning customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, prioritizes, and assigns work. Leads, supervises, manages, counsels, and has the responsibility to discipline as appropriate.
• Reviews and approves time records in compliance with university policy.
• Communicates and implements Indiana University and departmental practices, policies, and procedures. Leads or assists in leading various meetings, training, and safety sessions.
• Communicates with supervisors, customers, and craft workers to coordinate work assignments. Monitors field work progress against assignments and schedules.
• Responds to after-hour inquiries related to problem solving, project management, and technical and conflict resolution situations. Responds to planned work and emergency work as required.
• Performs craft work such as servicing, precision testing, inspections, and repairs on a variety of equipment including Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) components, electrical equipment, air compressors, cooling towers, hot and cold loops, boilers, chillers, and humidifiers.
• Changes belts and filters, greases motors, visually checks compressors, pumps, other HVAC equipment, and building systems. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gear and other machinery of HVAC systems and change/adjust belts giving attention to normal wear versus normal wear due to failure. Cleans air handling units, checks fan/blower cubic feet per minute (CFM), checks temperature of bearings, test motors for amperage, voltage and RPMs. Maintains humidification systems and measurements of humidity in duct work and building atmosphere.
• Identifies maintenance projects and prepares scope, budget, and time estimates; identifies appropriate contractors. Supervises the contracted work where appropriate. Assesses project objectives, status, issues, and budget, including timelines and the impact on other department initiatives and provides feedback to management.
• Develops preventive maintenance procedures. Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities. Performs other general building maintenance as assigned.
• May perform water treatments; treats closed loop water systems, cooling towers, chilled water and heating systems by collecting and testing water samples; adds appropriate chemicals to maintain correct levels and balances. May collect and test water and sewage samples using chemical test equipment; adds chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, and lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids to condenser system, chilled water system, and heating system.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

• 5 years verifiable experience in building/facility maintenance and repair.

Preferred Work Experience

• Experience in maintenance of large air handlers and commercial humidifiers and/or water maintenance systems.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Required Skills

• Ability to successfully complete required training programs.
• Ability to effectively lead people and manage work simultaneously.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrates leadership skills.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: General Services

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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