Maintenance Supervisor

University of the Southwest; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Southwest is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage the Facilities department, oversee maintenance staff, and ensure campus buildings are well-maintained and compliant with safety standards. The role involves scheduling, budgeting, event coverage, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and hands-on repair, HVAC, and plumbing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Certifications or equivalent experience may substitute for a degree.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in repair, plumbing, HVAC is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule daily and weekly maintenance tasks.
• Direct maintenance staff and allocate coverage for campus events.
• Ensure OSHA standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee purchases within budget guidelines.
• Inspect campus facilities for safety and functionality.

Skills

Communication skills

Repair & maintenance

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary:The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining buildings and the general appearance of our Campus. The staff member schedules daily and weekly responsibilities for the maintenance staff. Makes necessary and appropriate purchases within an established institutional budget to carry out the duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Arranges necessary coverage for campus events and monitors satisfactory fulfillment of staff in the performance of their assignments.Essential Functions:Responsible for supervising and managing staff in the Facilities department who conduct general maintenance, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.Develops, implements and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.Create effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction.Makes recommendations or final decisions on various maintenance and construction projects and determines best practice for using in-house resources.Inspects projects after completion for satisfactory results.Ensures OSHA standards are followed within the department.Schedules repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment to ensure continuous operations.Conducts a daily inspection of the property to ensure that it is clean, attractive and fully functional. implements immediate remediation of problems.Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.Responsible for the overall achievement of department customer service goals.Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to VP of Facilities.Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company mattersResponds timely to requests by students and staff for attention to campus facilities.Emergency contact for weekends and holidays. A cell phone stipend will be provided for fulfillment of emergency responsibilities.Responds to extraordinary circumstances not normally associated with the above responsibilities.Will fill in with grounds duties when the lead groundskeeper is not on duty.Position Goal:The goal for each member of the USW campus community is to consistently live the principles of the mission of the University. The USW mission is as follows:University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative.Teaching at University of the Southwest adheres to belief in God, in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and in the separation of church and state.University of the Southwest strives for excellence in academic curriculum, campus life programming, and student activities in a supportive educational community where freedom of thought and expression is honored and the demonstration of faith in acts of service is encouraged.At University of the Southwest, students are instructed and mentored by a faculty and staff who demonstrate Christ-centered values and maintain an environment where students can live and work cooperatively, valuing the multiple cultures from which they came.As a community of initiative, University of the Southwest challenges graduates to become enterprising members of our society contributing to the common good by advocating and participating in the productive commerce of free enterprise, the constitutional privilege of self-government, and the practical contributions of community service.Education, Experience and Skills Required:Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but relevant certifications, licenses, or equivalent experience are considered as a substitute for degree.Effective communication and interpersonal skills; repair and maintenance skills; and ability to multi-task are critical.Demonstrated ability to organize work, establishes priorities, and work independently.Experience in Plumbing and HVAC.Can effectively check email and adapt to technology.