Multi-Craft Crew Chief

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Growth

Job summary

Purdue University in Indianapolis is seeking a Multi-Craft Crew Chief to lead hands-on maintenance, oversee repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance across multiple trades to keep campus facilities reliable and safe. You will use blueprints and SAP to diagnose issues, prioritize workloads, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure project success.

This role requires 5+ years of craft experience, strong leadership and communication, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in Carpentry, Electrical, General Construction, Indoor Air Quality, Masonry, Plumbing/steam fitting, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal or Welding.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance personnel in completing work orders safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Perform and oversee repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance across multiple trades.
• Utilize blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, computer applications, and maintenance systems to diagnose and resolve facility issues.
• Assist with prioritizing workloads, troubleshooting complex maintenance challenges, and monitoring daily operations.
• Coordinate with vendors, engineers, contractors, administrators, and campus partners to ensure successful project completion.
• Identify and address safety concerns, implement corrective actions, and promote a safe work environment.
• Create, manage, and close work orders within SAP.
• Respond to emergency situations, including after‑hours call‑backs related to facility emergencies, fire, or vandalism.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal Written Communication

SAP

General Craft Knowledge

Computer Skills

Supervisory Training

Complex Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

College Coursework or Vocational/Technical School

Tools

SAP

Job description

Administrative Operations | Purdue University | Indianapolis

Join a team that helps maintain and support the facilities that power Purdue's mission. As a Multi-Craft Crew Chief, you will provide hands‑on leadership while coordinating the repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of university facilities and infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support maintenance personnel in completing work orders safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Perform and oversee repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance across multiple trades
• Utilize blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, computer applications, and maintenance systems to diagnose and resolve facility issues
• Assist with prioritizing workloads, troubleshooting complex maintenance challenges, and monitoring daily operations
• Coordinate with vendors, engineers, contractors, administrators, and campus partners to ensure successful project completion
• Identify and address safety concerns, implement corrective actions, and promote a safe work environment
• Create, manage, and close work orders within SAP
• Respond to emergency situations, including after‑hours call‑backs related to facility emergencies, fire, or vandalism

Why Purdue?

At Purdue, you'll contribute to maintaining a world‑class campus while working alongside skilled professionals dedicated to supporting teaching, research, and student success. Your expertise will play a direct role in creating a safe and reliable environment for the university community.

Take the next step in your facilities and maintenance leadership career with Purdue Administrative Operations.

About Us:

Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day‑to‑day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.

Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service‑focused teams across campus. Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Our employees benefit from the stability of year‑round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
• Five (5) or more years of experience in either Carpentry, Electrical, General Construction, Indoor Air Quality, Masonry, Plumbing and/or steam fitting, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal or Welding
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred:

• College coursework or Vocational/Technical school

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated leadership skills required
• Must:
  • have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • be able to learn and work with SAP
  • have general craft knowledge including but not limited to Carpentry, Electrical, General Construction, Indoor Air Quality, Masonry, Plumbing and/or steam fitting, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal or Welding
• Computer skills/familiarity with word processor and spreadsheets required
• Ability to:
  • perform complex mathematical calculations required
  • successfully complete supervisory training courses

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non‑exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.