Senior General Maintenance

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead campus maintenance teams in Milwaukee. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordination with contractors, ensuring high-quality building operations.

The role requires 5+ years in a relevant trades area, strong leadership, and the ability to work with blueprints and maintenance software. This is an on-site, full-time position with competitive benefits and a focus on inclusion.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required and a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years of professional technical experience in a relevant skill area.
• Demonstrated leadership history and broad knowledge of building components and systems.
• Exceptional people skills and ability to supervise and coordinate external contractors.
• Comfort with reading blueprints and using maintenance software and MS Office tools.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and lead general maintenance including carpentry, repairs, and renovations.
• Ensure timely inspections of building components for quality control.
• Document progress using Maintenance Management System and MS Office.
• Provide leadership and coordinate staffing, training, and performance feedback.
• Procure and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Meet with campus departments to assess needs and coordinate services.
• Supervise outside contractors and assist with project consultations.
• Rotating on-call emergency coverage on weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership skills

People skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office / Outlook / iPad proficiency

Maintenance knowledge of building subs

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance Management System

TMA Mobile

MS Office

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well‑rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Position Type

Staff

Job Family

Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Prioritize, coordinate and lead team effort in the performance of general maintenance services including but not limited to repair of ceiling systems, cabinet making, general carpentry, floor repair, roofing maintenance and repair, lock repair, glazing, furniture repair, masonry repair, wall and vinyl repair, painting, sign making, minor carpet repairs and general remodeling of offices and/or classrooms, conforming to plans and specifications provided by others.
• 2. Ensure timely inspections of various building components for quality control and routine maintenance.
• 3. Use business technology, computers-MS Office, Outlook, I-pad- experience and proficiency with Maintenance Management Systems to document, track, and provide updates on work progress.
• 4. Provide an elevated level of customer service and team leadership, interacting positively with individuals on campus and within the department.
• 5. Implement and follow best practices in building maintenance and preventative maintenance. Develop innovative approaches and techniques to expand the effectiveness of labor resources and the efficient use of supply resources.
• 6. Participate in staffing related responsibilities as needed such as hiring, maintaining personnel and time records, evaluating, and providing feedback regarding employee performance, training employees and participating in corrective actions as needed.
• 7. Procure &/or ensure maintenance and organization of materials tools, and equipment used by general maintenance personnel.
• 8. Meet with campus departments to determine needs and services. Assist Service Manager-GM, colleagues, and contractors with consultation regarding general maintenance project expertise.
• 9. Supervise and coordinate the work of outside contractors.
• 10. Responsible for rotating on-call emergency coverage for weekends.
• 11. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A high school diploma is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional technical experience in a specific relevant skill area.
• A demonstrated history of leadership skills.
• Must have broad and diverse knowledge of building components and systems and associated maintenance.
• Exceptional people skills.
• Ability to use business technology, computers (MS Office Outlook, iPad), and experience with Maintenance Management System.
• Ability to read various types of blueprints and help investigate operational problems with maintenance staff and contractors.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, climb stairs, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined locations.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations during scheduled and non-scheduled hours.
• Requires rotating on-call emergency coverage for weekends

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical school degree in an associated trade preferred.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Software experience. TMA Mobile preferred.
• Experience working in a large service organization desired.

Department

Facilities Planning & Management

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application