Supervisor Zone Maintenance and Operations

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

University of Cincinnati seeks a capable Maintenance Operations Manager to lead maintenance technicians across off-campus facilities, oversee elevator contracts, and coordinate emergency maintenance teams. Strong knowledge of building systems and supervisory experience are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities include policy administration, budgeting, energy-conservation programs, and overseeing capital projects with internal teams or outside contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; seven years of relevant work experience can substitute education.
• Experience supervising maintenance and operation personnel.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer policies and procedures relating to operations.
• Review work backlog to determine priorities.
• Devise methods to increase worker productivity and reduce costs.
• Administer budget and monitor expenditures; approve purchase requisitions.
• Develop and implement energy conservation programs.
• Prepare cost estimates for capital improvements and major structural modifications and equipment.
• May supervise exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Cost reduction

Training development

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

7 years relevant work experience in lieu of education

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

This position will manage our maintenance technicians that are responsible for our off campus buildings like the 1819 Innovation Hub and the Victory Parkway Campus. The position will also oversee our elevator contract and our emergency maintenance team. Knowledge of building systems and their maintenance requirements is required.Supervise the activities of maintenance and operation personnel, including HVAC, electrical, structural, mechanical, refrigeration, painters, carpenters, plumbers and instrument personnel.

Essential Functions

• Administer policies and procedures relating to operations.
• Review work backlog to determine priorities.
• Devise methods to increase worker productivity and reduce costs.
• Administer budget and monitor expenditures. Approve all purchase requisitions for materials and service.
• Develop and implement programs to conserve energy.
• Assist in the preparation of specifications and drawing for maintenance projects performed by in-house or outside contractor.
• Develop and implement training programs.
• Prepare reports and cost estimated for capital improvements, major structural modifications and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of physical equipment.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in electrical, mechanical or structural maintenance or a related field.
• One (1) year of supervision.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.