Housing & Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee housing maintenance operations and staff. You will plan schedules, assign daily work, and coordinate safety, repairs, and renovations across university facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of experience in construction or building equipment operation; Illinois residency within 180 days may apply. Competitive civil service compensation with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and assists in hiring Housing Maintenance staff.
• Plans, schedules and establishes work priorities for other skilled trades and may approve overtime as necessary.
• Assists in determining overall methods, processes or means by which building operations and maintenance are to be conducted.
• Conducts building inspections on a regular basis with staff members to gauge progress.
• Assists in the managing and monitoring of the electronic work orders system; reviews and approves work orders, requisitions, and/or purchases; maintains records on purchases, expenditures.
• Develops, schedules, supervises, and monitors building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or repair projects; provides leadership and coordination.
• Requests and secures bids, prepares estimates on materials, labor and/or contractors; assists in maintenance budgets and expenditures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment

Job description

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee housing maintenance operations and staff. You will plan schedules, assign daily work, and coordinate safety, repairs, and renovations across university facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of experience in construction or building equipment operation; Illinois residency within 180 days may apply. Competitive civil service compensation with opportunities for overtime.