Hands-On Campus Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead Campus Facilities teams and oversee all maintenance programs for the university’s campuses. This is a working supervisory role with hands-on participation alongside staff, reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with multiple trades, and the ability to coordinate preventive maintenance, safety programs, and after-hours responses across buildings and grounds

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to guide multiple teams.
• Experience managing maintenance programs and diverse trades.
• Ability to recruit and train new hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate campus facilities maintenance teams.
• Plan daily tasks and delegate to technicians.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and safety programs.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree or certificate preferred

Tools

MS Office

Facility maintenance software

Job description

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead Campus Facilities teams and oversee all maintenance programs for the university’s campuses. This is a working supervisory role with hands-on participation alongside staff, reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with multiple trades, and the ability to coordinate preventive maintenance, safety programs, and after-hours responses across buildings and grounds