Maintenance Supervisor - 006261

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama's Maintenance Department is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee electricians, painters, plumbers, and other trades staff, ensuring maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment across campus.

The role requires supervisory experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. The position is full-time and located at the Main Campus, with standard weekday hours and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of general building maintenance and repair experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage for USA.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of electricians, painters, plumbers, maintenance mechanics, roofers and all other trades personnel, technicians and contractors in maintenance and repair of buildings and installation of equipment.
• Makes requisitions and/or purchases of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keeps records and manages employees' time, safety training, and creates reports as required.
• Assists with hiring, disciplining, and evaluating personnel.
• Assists with work assignments using applicable hand and power tools.
• Receives work orders, clarifies tasks, assigns and dispatches trades, tracks progress, attaches documents, enters data and closes work orders.
• Manages recyclable universal waste and employee safety training.
• Serves as essential personnel during University closings.
• Operates a motor vehicle to travel to work sites or transport materials and tools.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance and works overtime as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number: 006261

Position Title: Maintenance Supervisor - 006261

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: 173610 - Maintenance Office

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, four years of experience in general building maintenance and repair work, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity, and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama's Maintenance Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of the electricians, painters, plumbers, maintenance mechanics, roofers and all other trades personnel, technicians and contractors in the maintenance and repair of buildings along with maintenance, repair and installation of equipment.
• Makes requisitions and/or purchases of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keeps records and manages employees' time, safety training, and makes reports as required.
• Assists with hiring, disciplining, and evaluating personnel.
• Assists with work assignments using applicable hand and power tools.
• Receivies work orders from multiple work order systems, contacts requester to clarify requested task, assigns and dispatches a trade and/or craft, tracks progress, attaches documents, enters critical data and finishes and/or closes work orders.
• Manages the maintenance department's recyclable universal waste and employee safety training.
• Serves as essential personnel during University closings.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials and tools.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Working Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location: Main Campus

Full Time or Part-Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
7. How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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