Maintenance Supervisor

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Competitive vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP

Pet insurance

On campus fitness facility

Discounted rates on local services

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a facilities maintenance supervisor to oversee operations across multiple MCW buildings, ensuring reliable HVAC, refrigeration, and process equipment. The role requires leadership of contractors and maintenance staff to meet strict research facility requirements.

The successful candidate will manage computerized systems, monitor and calibrate controls, respond to alarms, and generate daily operation reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: Associate's degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 8 years
• Preferred Experience: HVAC and refrigeration
• Required Certification/Licensure(s): Wisconsin Driver License, HVAC/Refrigeration Certification, State and Federal Refrigerant Handling License

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel and contractors performing electrical and mechanical work.
• Operate computerized building automation systems per requirements.
• Monitor equipment, repair or calibrate as needed.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; prepare operation reports.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and performance evaluations.
• Place orders and manage inventory of parts and supplies.

Skills

Safety and procedures

Problem solving

Task management

Coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Summary

Supervise the maintenance operations for multiple MCW buildings. Responsible for proper operation of the automation systems which monitor temperature, ventilation and refrigeration critical to research functions.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage computerized system operations according to prescribed building requirements.

• Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel performing electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure proper equipment and systems operation, correcting deficiencies through corrective action or recommendation.
• Monitor control devices through repair, replacement or calibration when required.
• Respond to alarms/systems emergencies as they occur.
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections and prepare daily operation reports ensuring the efficiency of systems operation.
• Train and supervise maintenance mechanics responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs to mechanical systems.
• Repair of mechanical equipment, trouble shooting of mechanical breakdowns associated with HVAC, refrigeration, water treatment and associated systems.
• Participate in the selection of maintenance personnel and conduct performance evaluations for existing employees. Maintain department schedule for assigned personnel.
• Place orders and make product recommendations. Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

9am to 5:30pm Monday - Friday

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation.
• Task management, coordination, and problem solving

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Associate's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 8 years

Preferred Experience: HVAC and refrigeration

Required Certification/Licensure(s): Wisconsin Driver License, HVAC/Refrigeration Certification, State and Federal Refrigerant Handling License

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.