Maintenance Supervisor

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville (AL)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans
Health Insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid leave
Long-term disability and life保险
Employee Assistance Program
Paid and unpaid leave

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a Supervisor, Maintenance in the Capital Planning & Facilities department in Jacksonville, AL. The role oversees skilled trades and maintenance crews to preserve, refurbish, and improve university facilities. The position requires a minimum of five years in supervisory maintenance or construction, a valid Alabama driver’s license, and a commitment to safe, cost-efficient operations.

Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of experience supervising maintenance or construction in commercial buildings.
  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License.
  • Bachelor’s degree or trade certification not required but preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises skilled maintenance craftsman.
  • Prioritizes and schedules preventive maintenance.
  • Outlines and explains tasks to subordinates; inspects completed work.
  • Prepares cost estimates including time and materials for non-routine services.
  • Coordinates purchasing of materials for maintenance and special projects.
  • Oversees maintenance of all university buildings and structures.
  • Directs and evaluates daily maintenance staff performance.
  • Ensures completion of maintenance and repair work efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Monitors service work orders for prompt responses.
  • Develops a disciplined, motivated workforce and handles disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision
Facilities management
Team leadership
Maintenance planning
Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department:

Capital Planning & Facilities

Requested Start Date:

January 4, 2027

Annual Salary:

$65,000.00

Work Hours:

7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, but may vary depending on University need and some evening and weekend for special events.

Job Summary:

The Supervisor, Maintenance oversees those employees in the building trades skills such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, locksmiths and movers. Collaboratively, the Supervisor and his crews maintain, refurbish, and repair all University facilities so that they are sound, comfortable, and aesthetically appealing.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervises skilled maintenance craftsman.
  • Prioritizes and schedules preventive maintenance.
  • Outlines and explains to subordinates work to be done; inspects completed tasks.
  • Prepares cost estimates, including time and materials, for services that are separate from normal maintenance projects.
  • Coordinates purchasing of materials for maintenance and special projects.
  • Oversees the maintenance of all academic, administrative and auxiliary buildings and structures of the University.
  • Oversees and assists in preventive maintenance on all equipment; inspects the quality of maintenance and repair work; directs and evaluates the performance of the maintenance staff daily.
  • Ensures the completion of maintenance and repair jobs in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
  • Monitors service work orders for repairs and service calls to ensure prompt and efficient response is being maintained.
  • Develops and maintains a well-disciplined and well-adjusted work force of capable, motivated employees, and initiates corrective disciplinary action when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in supervision of maintenance or construction work in commercial buildings.
  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License.
Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

  • Retirement Plans
    • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
    • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
    • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
  • Health Insurance
    • Medical (PEEHIP)
    • Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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