Preventative Maintenance Supervisor / Skilled Trades Supervisor

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free comprehensive health care for you

Family health coverage

10% retirement contribution

Generous leave (sick, vacation, etc.)

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a supervisor for Building Services - Maintenance Services, 2nd shift. You will oversee HVAC preventative maintenance, staff, budgets, and safety on campus.

Responsibilities include hiring, training, contract enforcement, and coordinating with managers and customers to resolve issues and improve operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge equivalent to one year of college or trade school with HVAC/R coursework.
• Five to eight years of related supervising experience in building maintenance.
• Valid State of Michigan vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2nd shift Building Services maintenance and supervise trades crews.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and train staff; enforce policies and contracts.
• Manage budgets and schedules; develop financial projections.
• Coordinate with management, admins, and customers to resolve issues.
• respond to facilities emergencies and supervise preventive maintenance.
• Ensure safety and address campus facility conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Education

HVAC/R trade training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Salary: $91,000 - $111,300 annually depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule . Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer ne eds.

This position will supervise the Building Services - Maintenance Services - 2nd Shift Preventative Maintenance, with direct supervision of skilled trades Preventative Maintenance mechanics and other skilled trades crews as necessary.

• Oversees inspection and preventative maintenance including belt and lubrication of HVAC fans, filter changes on HVAC systems, testing of egress lighting, safety showers, and eye wash systems


• and cleaning of swimming pools


• response to facilities emergencies on 2nd shift


• recruit, hire, evaluate, and train staff


• enforce federal, university and departmental policies, union contracts, and procedures


• resolve employee complaints and grievances


• communicate with management to discuss projects and staffing and resolve problems


• work with administrators, unit business leaders and internal and external customers to discuss operations


• work with union representatives to manage labor relations issues by discussing contract administration, inquiries, grievances and general information


• manage project budget's and schedules


• assist in reviewing departmental budgets and develop financial projections and expenditures of funds


• participate in long-range planning for departmental operations


• participate and contribute to construction standard change process


• respond to emergencies, inquiries and complaints from campus customers


• inspect and assess problems, damage, and condition of campus facilities to facilitate repair and address safety concerns


• estimate job requirements and costs


• serve as a steward of university assets and resources


• This position will carry MSU issued cell phone 24/7 for occasional emergency support.


• This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.


• Must be able to demonstrate a willingness to build good relationships through developing strong interpersonal skills to achieve objectives through mutual participation.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired from specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational, trade or business school with coursework in the HVAC/ R trade


• five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in supervising operational activities related to building maintenance and repair of HVAC/R systems, including preventative maintenance and experience with facilities operations and emergency response; or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• possession of a valid State of Michigan vehicle operator's license; must drive a University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification

Desired Qualifications

• Possession of State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors license in #2 - HVAC, or ability to obtain within one year of placement into position


• Building Automation experience


• experience with labor relations practices


• working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)


• excellent customer relations skills


• ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population


• ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team


• excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task yet give attention to detail with frequent interruptions


• ability to handle confidential issues with complete discretion


• self-starter who possesses good decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to follow-through


• desire for continuous learning

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

NON-STANDARD/VARIABLE WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday 4:30pm to 1am and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work. During peak workloads, overtime may be necessary. Shall carry MSU issued cell phone 24/7 for occasional emergency support.

Website www.ipf.msu.edu

Bidding Eligibility ends October 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM