Renovation & Repair Assistant Supervisor

csusystem; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Renovation & Repair Assistant Supervisor to lead maintenance, repair, and renovation efforts across Housing & Dining Facilities, including residence halls and dining centers. This working supervisor role performs field work alongside staff and provides technical guidance.

You will oversee five full-time employees, coordinate projects, ensure safety, and maintain customer service standards while coordinating contractors and life-safety tasks to support CSU

Qualifications

• Minimum required degree: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years in building maintenance or related building trades.
• Experience supervising or directing others.
• Ability to perform and oversee work in multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate four full-time maintenance staff.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation projects across Housing & Dining Facilities.
• Provide technical guidance across building trades.
• Ensure safety compliance with regulations and policies.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, life-safety inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency response.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS/IWMS

Job description

Job Description

The Renovation & Repair Assistant Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing maintenance, repair, and renovation activities throughout Housing & Dining Facilities, including residence halls, apartments, dining centers, and support facilities. This position supervises five full-time employees while coordinating maintenance projects, assigning daily work, and ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with University standards. The position performs field work alongside staff, provides technical guidance, and supports the Renovation & Repair Supervisor in maintaining high-quality facilities and exceptional customer service. This role also coordinates contractors, campus partners, and life-safety maintenance activities to support the University's residential communities.

Full Consideration Date:

This posting will remain open until filled. We are filling 2 positions.

Housing and Dining Services:

Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate the work of four full-time maintenance employees and hourly staff.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation projects across Housing & Dining Facilities.
• Perform and support complex maintenance work in multiple building trades while providing technical guidance to staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, University policies, and departmental standards.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, life-safety inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency response activities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Pre-employment Physical.
• Valid Driver's License .
• Essential Services Designation.
• Shift Work .
• On-call Status: Will be required to work overtime in response to after-hour services. Will be required to carry a cell phone on a rotating basis with other staff to support the after-hour response program.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum Required Degree: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills:

• Six (6) years of experience in building maintenance, construction, carpentry, or a related building trade.
• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance or construction projects.
• Experience supervising or directing the work of others.
• Ability to perform and oversee work in multiple building trades.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising maintenance employees in a commercial, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-family residential environment.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS/IWMS).
• Working knowledge of building codes and life-safety systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and team development experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and campus partners.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that transforms lives and improves the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Review our detailed benefits information here.

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