Supervisor Maintenance Services

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kalamazoo is seeking a VP of Business and Finance to oversee maintenance services and multi-trade teams. This full-time role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The candidate should possess strong communication skills and relevant supervisory experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition discount

Qualifications

• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises multi-trade teams who repair and maintain University buildings.
• Manages work orders, projects, and special requests.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department FacilMgmt-Maintenance Service

Posting Number

Posting Number S1175P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade F

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

• Supervises multi-trade teams who repair and maintain University buildings and utilities.

Major Duties

• Manages and prioritizes work orders, projects and special requests. Documents project requirements, materials, budgets and timelines.
• Supervises skilled trades staff, technicians, and contractors following collective bargaining agreements and University policies and procedures.
• Inspects project work for compliance with work standards and project requirements. Ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Communicates with building occupants, University groups, vendors and contractors to provide information on the status or timelines of projects.
• Tracks all spending and charges the costs to the correct projects. Ensures that all spending is accounted for.
• Manages employee job production and ensures that hours are accounted for on the correct work orders and projects. Updates project records.
• Addresses on call emergencies as needed.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and student employees

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a collective bargaining environment.
• Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement.
• MIOSHA required training in Confined Space, Asbestos and Lead Base Awareness, Arc Flash, Lift Training, Supervisors Role in Safety, Scaffolding, Personal Protection Equipment, Air Monitoring in Manholes, Biological Hazards.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three years' relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory or lead experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory experience in a collective bargaining environment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have budget management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience administering a collective bargaining agreement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have MIOSHA training in Confined Space, Asbestos and Lead Base Awareness, Arc Flash, Lift Training, Supervisors Role in Safety, Scaffolding, Personal Protection Equipment, Air Monitoring in Manholes, Biological Hazards?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

List of References

Optional Documents

Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.