Housing Maintenance Supervisor

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

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Employees at this level ensure that buildings are properly maintained and that equipment located in them is kept in satisfactory operating condition. They also assist in the planning of new construction, renewals and replacements, remodeling, and maintenance programs. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

Directs, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and assists in hiring Housing Maintenance staff;

is responsible for daily work assignments and assists in determining the adequacy of the workforce; plans, schedules and establishes work priorities for other skilled trades and may approve overtime as necessary;

assists in the determination of 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 order system; reviews and approves work orders, requisitions, and/or purchases or places orders for assigned employees and other skilled trades; responsible for completing and maintaining records on purchases, deliveries, maintenance, and expenditures;

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.

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

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php