Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to oversee custodial, grounds, maintenance and construction work at an assigned campus. The role manages staff, budgets, vendor quotes, and project coordination to ensure safe, efficient campus operations.

The position requires an Associate's degree and four years of specialized training in building trades plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree required.
  • Four (4) years of specialized or technical training in building trades including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; preparing work schedules; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
  • Oversees maintenance and construction activities at an assigned campus; may schedule preventative maintenance repairs, develop plans, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Organizes, schedules, and ensures completion of projects with College staff and external contractors.
  • Researches, obtains and reviews quotes for external contractors, and schedules projects to ensure efficiency.
  • Manages an assigned budget, monitors expenditures, and prepares budget estimates.
  • Responds to work requests, prioritizes maintenance, repair, and construction needs; ensures safety and energy guidelines are followed.
  • Orders supplies, parts, and equipment; maintains and uses equipment and vehicles per procedures.
  • Maintains inventory records and project materials; updates database for accuracy.
  • Performs trainings for maintenance staff and reviews work for quality.
  • Performs snow removal and salting duties as required.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Staff supervision
Budgeting
Inventory management
Procurement
Leadership
Safety compliance
Communication
Project coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job SummaryIncumbents supervise custodial, ground, maintenance and construction work and personnel for assigned campus.

Essential Functions
  • Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; preparing work schedules; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures
  • Oversees maintenance and construction activities at an assigned campus; work may involve scheduling preventative maintenance repairs, prepare plans, and ensuring that staff follow applicable policies and procedures
  • Organizes, schedules, and ensures completion of assigned projects with other members of the College and external contractors
  • Researches, obtains and reviews quotes for external contractors, and approves scheduling to ensure project efficiency
  • Manages an assigned budget, to include monitoring expenditures, assessing
  • maintenance/construction needs, and preparing budget estimates
  • Responds to work requests, and determines and prioritizes maintenance, repair, and construction needs; ensures compliance with guidelines related to energy consumption and safety procedures
  • Orders supplies, parts, and equipment, and ensures that equipment and vehicles are maintained and used in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
  • Estimates, updates, and maintains inventory records and project materials necessary for project completion
  • Maintains projects database and update as necessary to ensure accurate information is reflected timely.
  • Performs trainings for maintenance mechanics and reviews work to ensure it is completed and performed correctly
  • Performs snow removal and salting duties when required
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree
  • Four (4) years of specialized or technical training in building trades including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
  • Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of supervisory, budgeting, inventory, and procurement principles
  • Knowledge of applicable principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
  • Knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and methods of assigned specialty area
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and related safety precautions
  • Knowledge of maintenance equipment and variety of hand and power tools
  • Knowledge of applicable safety standards
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Skilled in supervising and evaluating employees; prioritizing and assigning work
  • Skilled in interpreting, applying, and communicating applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining records, files, and reports
  • Skilled in preparing and administering budgets
  • Skilled in mediating, negotiating, and resolving conflict
  • Skilled in using computers and related software applications
  • Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

Physical RequirementsPositions in this class typically require balancing, climbing, keyboarding, grasping, hearing, stooping, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; workspace-related movement restrictions; intense noise; other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environment.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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