Multi-Craft Crew Chief

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Multi-Craft Crew Chief to supervise the maintenance and repair of university property. This role requires strong leadership and 5+ years of experience in various crafts, including Carpentry and Plumbing. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring safety compliance. This is a full-time opportunity within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Carpentry, Electrical, General Construction, Indoor Air Quality, Masonry, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal or Welding.
• Ability to learn and work with SAP.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise repair, installation, and maintenance of university property.
• Work with teams and vendors to fulfill duties.
• Monitor personnel activity and assist with work orders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

General craft knowledge

Supervisory training

Education

High school diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical school preferred

Job description

Overview

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Take action now and become part of Purdue's story of excellence in research, education, and campus maintenance. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the spaces where breakthroughs happen, supporting Purdue's $600 million research enterprise through your dedication to cleanliness and safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing and supervising the repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of university property, utilizing knowledge of blueprints, schematics, computer programs, technical manuals, and catalogs.
• Work with vendors, engineers, co-workers, and other administrators as necessary in the performance of duties.
• Assist supervision in prioritizing and monitoring activities of personnel and functions.
• Assist personnel in troubleshooting and completion of work orders in a timely manner.
• Take appropriate action to correct material and personnel bottlenecks, including communications to vendors and expeditors.
• Identify and correct both personnel and equipment safety issues and advise supervision of corrective action taken to prevent reoccurrences.
• Create, print, and close SAP work orders.
• The Multi-Craft Crew Chief is subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies, fire, and vandalism.

Job Details

Job Summary

• As a Multi-Craft Crew Chief for the Operations and Maintenance Dept., you will perform and supervise the repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of university property.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 5 or more years of experience in Carpentry, Electrical, General Construction, Indoor Air Quality, Masonry, Plumbing and/or steam fitting, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal or Welding.

Preferred

• College coursework or Vocational/Technical school preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Computer skills with word processing and spreadsheets.
• General craft knowledge including Carpentry, Electrical, General Construction, Indoor Air Quality, Masonry, Plumbing and/or steam fitting, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal or Welding.
• Ability to complete supervisory training courses.
• Ability to learn and work with SAP.
• Valid driver’s license.

About Us

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. Purdue University is an EO/EA University. A background check will be required for employment in this position. FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime). Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan.

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Career and Job Details

• Career Stream: Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 4 (SK4)
• Pay Band: S060
• Job Code#: 20003384
• Link to Purdue University’s Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education