Residential Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Maintenance Specialists, Mechanics, and Locksmiths. The role ensures efficient resource use to support residential housing services and safety for students and staff.

Responsibilities include developing standards, coordinating preventive maintenance, and supervising staff, with a focus on safety, training, and effective customer service in a university housing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 4 years related work experience.
• Senior Supervisor requires bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of related work experience.
• Preference for a degree in facilities management, engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop work standards and practices for maintenance staff; establish and maintain a priority system for emergency responses based on student and facility needs.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and training of maintenance staff, and contribute to their personal and professional development.
• Coordinate access of outside service contractors for facility repairs, projects, and renovations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints and ensuring quality follow-through.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Facilities maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Maintenance Specialists, Mechanics, and Locksmiths. The role ensures efficient resource use to support residential housing services and safety for students and staff.

Responsibilities include developing standards, coordinating preventive maintenance, and supervising staff, with a focus on safety, training, and effective customer service in a university housing context.