MEP Supervisor

Brooks School; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks School in Andover, MA, seeks a full-time MEP supervisor to oversee and coordinate campus mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The role includes hands-on plumbing work as the campus master plumber and supervision of facilities tradespeople and outside contractors.

You will report to the director of facilities and planning, work Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with on-call responsibilities, and participate in preventive maintenance, capital projects and system upgrades

Qualifications

• Five+ years of plumbing and facilities management experience.
• MA license (Journeyman/Master Plumber) is required.
• Experience supervising tradespeople and coordinating contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of campus MEP systems.
• Ensure safe, reliable HVAC, central steam plant, chiller, pumps, motors and electrical systems.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs using AssetEssentials.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance with contractors.
• Oversee boiler plant inspections and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance for planning and installation of new MEP systems.
• Liaise with departments to manage MEP work orders.
• Maintain MEP inventories and asset records in AssetEssentials.
• Assist with MEP procurement and cost accounting.
• Support campus building management system upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor coordination

Technical oversight

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field (preferred)

Massachusetts Master Plumber license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

AssetEssentials

Google Workspace

Job description

Brooks School seeks a full-time mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) supervisor who will work Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with on-call hours as needed, and report to the director of facilities and planning.

The MEPsupervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operation, maintenance, repairand improvement of campus-wide mechanical, electricaland plumbing systems. This position provides technical oversight and field supervision to ensure the safe, reliableand efficient operation of critical campus infrastructure.

The MEP supervisor will work collaboratively with facilities staff, outside contractors,and campus departments to support daily operations, preventive maintenance, infrastructure improvementsand capital projects.

The MEP supervisor will also serve as the campus's licensed master plumber, providing hands-on plumbing services and technical expertise related to domestic water, sanitary drainage, gas distributionand associated building systems. The position will directly perform routine and small-scale plumbing repairs while coordinating and supervising outside contractors for larger or more complex projects related to mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and successfully complete a post-hire background check. The position includes a required 90-day probationary period, after which the employee's performance and ability to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be evaluated.

MEP Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of campus mechanical, electricaland plumbing systems.
• Ensure the safe, reliableand efficient performance of HVAC systems, central steam plant, chiller, pumps, motors, generators, electrical distribution systems, lighting, water, gas and sanitary waste systems.
• Develop, implementand monitor preventive maintenance programs utilizing AssetEssentials, our computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinate preventive, correctiveand emergency maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime, extend asset lifeand maintain operational continuity and efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspections with boiler plant contractors and daily maintenance of the central boiler plant.
• Provide technical expertise and support in the planning, engineering and installation of new and retrofitted MEP systems, ensuring compatibility with existing campus infrastructure.
• Act as a liaison between facilities and other departments on campus in the receipt, troubleshooting and completion of MEP-related work orders.
• Provide technical guidance, field supervisionand logistical support to facilities tradespeople and outside contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficientlyand in accordance with established quality standards.
• Manage MEP-related work orders in AssetEssentials, including priorization, assignment, progress monitoring and closeout documentation.
• Maintain accurate MEP equipment inventories, maintenance histories and asset records in AssetEssentials.
• Support the director of facilities and planning in MEP procurement and cost accounting.
• Assist director of facilities and planning in the planning, developmentand implementation of campus-wide building management system upgrade.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, energy performanceand long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Plumbing-Specific Duties

• Maintain a current and valid Journeyman or Master Plumber license.
• Perform all assigned plumbing work. It is assumed that this position will take care of small-scale repairs in dorm and residential settings. The position will outsource and supervise large-scale commercial repairs.
• Familiarity and proven experience in buildings repair and maintenance
• Perform all work in an OSHA-compliant manner and provide safety and quality assurance for all work sites and equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Serve in on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of campus or manufacturing MEP systems.
• Ability to supervise tradespeople, coordinate outside contractors and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintenance documentation, work order managementand asset tracking.
• Proficiency with Google and AssetEssentials applications is preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, preferably within a commercial, manufacturing, institutional or campus environment.

Education and Licensure

• A degree in facilities management is preferred.
• Current MA plumbing license is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• Bend, lift, kneel, reach and perform other movements to fulfill the daily tasks
• Move from one building to another on campus in all types of weather, walking distances on irregular paths and climbing steps while carrying equipment
• Read and understand employment-related safety information
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly

Travel

This role requires less than five percentof travel.

EEO Statement

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school-administered programs and activities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The MEP supervisor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the director of facilities and planning or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.