Facilities Maintenance Supervisor—Building Systems

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Area Maintenance Supervisor within Facilities Maintenance Operations to lead a multi-trade team across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and related systems on Harvard campuses. You will collaborate with facilities managers to align response and maintenance strategies with customer expectations and departmental goals.

The role focuses on field leadership, project work, and delivering high-performance building operations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in a university or similar environment.
• Experience with computer-based mobile preventive maintenance systems.
• Massachusetts state trade license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multi-trade team to repair and operate building systems.
• Develop maintenance strategies aligned with customer needs.
• Maintain CMMS work orders and ensure accurate descriptions.
• Provide professional advice on energy efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety programs.

Skills

Team leadership

MEP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree (ME/ET)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Barcoding / handheld devices

BAC training

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Area Maintenance Supervisor within Facilities Maintenance Operations to lead a multi-trade team across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and related systems on Harvard campuses. You will collaborate with facilities managers to align response and maintenance strategies with customer expectations and departmental goals.

The role focuses on field leadership, project work, and delivering high-performance building operations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.