Maintenance Manager, Residential

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions (up to 10%)

Tuition assistance for you and family

Comprehensive Insurance (medical, none

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks a Maintenance Manager (Residential) to supervise a multi-craft campus maintenance zone and coordinate with Residential Housing administration, Building Services, and campus partners to deliver responsive, high-quality service.

You will provide leadership, organize work orders, manage budgets, and oversee preventive maintenance to enhance building performance, reliability, and safety while ensuring efficient operations and strong customer relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supervision or technology.
• 3+ years of administrative supervisory experience, preferably in a technical or industrial area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Significant experience in facilities maintenance, with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or refrigeration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations of a multi-craft campus maintenance zone and liaise with Residential Housing, Building Services, and campus partners.
• Provide leadership, direction, and administrative supervision; train staff, assign work, coach, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Organize and coordinate maintenance work orders with other zones and teams for timely completion.
• Develop and manage wage, salary, supply, operating expense, and capital budgets; monitor expenditures within budget.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to improve building performance and reliability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager, Residential

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

What You’ll be Doing:

As the Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Supervise the operations of a multi-craft campus maintenance zone, serving as the primary liaison between Residential Housing administration and staff, Building Services staff, and other campus partners. Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring the delivery of responsive, high-quality customer service.
• Provide leadership, direction, and administrative supervision to zone employees. Train employees, assign and inspect work, provide coaching and counseling, and address performance and disciplinary matters. Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, compensation, and termination.
• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance work orders, collaborating with other maintenance zones, central shops, and specialized teams to ensure efficient and timely completion of work.
• Develop and provide recommendations for wage, salary, supply, operating expense, and capital budgets. Administer zone budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement measures to ensure resources are used effectively and spending remains within established budgets.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for all buildings within the assigned zone. Evaluate existing maintenance practices and recommend, develop, and implement new preventive maintenance tasks to improve building performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

The starting annual salary for this position is $64,000, plus benefits. The final salary offer will be determined by the hiring supervisor based on the selected candidate’s education and relevant experience.

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 10% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supervision or technology
• 3+ years of administrative supervisory experience, preferably in a technical or industrial area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• Significant experience in facilities maintenance, with experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or refrigeration

Skills Needed:

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and building construction and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals and service manuals
• Computer literacy with databases and word processing knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills with proven strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, subordinates and peers
• Conflict resolution skills

What We’d Like You To Know:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not EligibleForOvertime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

• Management 2
• Pay Band: S070
• Job Code: 20003302

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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