Senior General Maintenance

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University Facilities Planning & Management is seeking a skilled maintenance supervisor to lead general maintenance teams across a variety of trades. You will inspect components, coordinate repairs, and oversee contractors to ensure quality and timeliness.

The role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years in a technical field, and strong leadership. Proficiency with CMMS and MS Office is essential, with weekend on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional technical experience in a relevant skill area.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Broad knowledge of building components and systems and maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with contractors.
• Strong people skills and customer service mindset.
• Proficient with MS Office and maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate general maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
• Inspect building components for quality and perform routine maintenance.
• Document work progress using CMMS and MS Office tools.
• Provide high level customer service and leadership to the team.
• Develop maintenance plans and optimize labor and material use.
• Assist with staffing, training, and performance feedback.
• Procure and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Consult with campus departments and supervise outside contractors.
• Cover rotating on-call emergency duties on weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

CMMS experience

MS Office/IT literacy

Team coordination

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

TMA Mobile (preferred)

Job description

Position Type

Staff

Job Family

Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction

Hours Per Week

37.5

Position Overview

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.

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

Posting Date

10/14/2026

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

Posting Specific Questions

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five years of professional technical experience in a specific relevant skill area?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving intoxicated or impaired, or under the influence of drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of reckless driving or a substantially similar violation (e.g., drag racing)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of refusing to submit to a lawfully requested breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of negligent homicide, manslaughter, hit and run, or a similar offense, irrespective of the specific nature of the crime charged or the punishment imposed?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of two or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of intentionally leaving the scene of an accident?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past three (3) years, have you been involved in three (3) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past year, have you been involved in two (2) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No