Housing Maintenance Lead - Buildings & Safety Projects

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

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee Housing Maintenance staff and lead building operations. The role involves scheduling, budgeting, safety enforcement, and coordination of major projects on campus facilities.

Responsibilities include directing staff, planning maintenance programs, handling bids, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and building codes. The position is on-site in Carbondale, IL, with responsibilities across multiple campuses and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three (3) years 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.
• Develops, schedules, supervises, and monitors building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or repair and renovation projects providing direct leadership, project supervision and coordination for maintenance projects and follow-up.
• Requests and secures bids, prepares estimates on materials, labor and/or contractors; requisitions materials and supplies; assists in the preparation of maintenance budgets and monitoring of expenditures.
• Develops and maintains liaisons with crafts and trades personnel, contractors, etc.;
• Assists in planning the construction of new buildings and equipment; plans programs for painting, repairing, and remodeling of existing buildings and equipment.
• Approves the issuance of keys and card access to buildings and facilities; performs appropriate record-keeping functions including updating electronic record systems.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety; enforces regulations i.e. OSHA, building codes/regulations; etc.;
• Arranges for or provides training for staff in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use; provides employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules;
• Coordinates responses or manages activities during an emergency call; performs emergency diagnostic procedures, coordinates matters involving emergency calls, outside contractors for major projects, or equipment repairs;
• Investigates accidents or injuries and prepares reports of findings.
• Performs duties required at the lower level of the series.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee Housing Maintenance staff and lead building operations. The role involves scheduling, budgeting, safety enforcement, and coordination of major projects on campus facilities.

Responsibilities include directing staff, planning maintenance programs, handling bids, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and building codes. The position is on-site in Carbondale, IL, with responsibilities across multiple campuses and