Maintenance Supervisor

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community.  In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply. Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and or resume online by following the job openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs.  Please direct the cover letter to Human Resources. Please apply by Novenber 30, 2023  however, resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Essential Duties:

Supervises maintenance personnel to perform troubleshooting and repair of building support and distribution systems including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, building interiors and exteriors and other equipment as needed.

• Assist in the planning, development and management of project work.
• Supervises and performs preventive maintenance on equipment, tools and structures.
• Assures completion of assigned maintenance repair tasks by monitoring work progress, inspecting work performance and providing corrections of any deficiencies as necessary.
• Responsible for inventory control of supplies and equipment. Stores supplies and equipment in a secure storage facility.
• Makes appropriate recommendations on the purchase of new equipment.
• Ensures all auxiliary systems are in working order to meet the need of any and all emergency situations.
• Provides properly maintained equipment to ensure the safety of that equipment and the personnel using it. Provides training on the equipment as required.
• Enforces University rules regarding employee conduct. Advises employees of the University’s rules regarding conduct and recommends progressive disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Provides staff with information and training on hazardous chemicals used in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazardous chemical is introduced in the work area. Trains staff on use of Safety Data Sheets and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Teams with the other supervisors to ensure the Facilities Management Department is complying with OSHA Regulations. Establishes minimum requirements.
• Works with other supervisors to remove snow and prepare sidewalks and parking lots for the safety of Students, Staff and Faculty.
• Schedules and assures completion of campus grease trap cleaning as required by local authorities.
• Follows and instructs all standard safety procedures and practices.
• Oversees the operation of department fleet vehicles.
• Works towards continual improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Must be available to stand in for on call rotation

Secondary Duties:

Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Management Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

• Be present at and support campus events (promote a positive and cooperative image of the university)
• Manages areas of responsibility to meet financial objectives.
• Tracks and approves employee time sheets.
• Develops effective and efficient work teams.
• This position is designated as a hands-on working position.
• Prepares annual and mid-year Performance Evaluations on employees.

Administrative responsibilities:

• Must be proficient in all MS Office products to include MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Must be able to create and use MS Excel spreadsheets with formulas and calculations to achieve desired results for reporting
• Must be able to communicate using MS Word for professional correspondence with proper formatting, grammar and punctuation
• Must be able to communicate professional correspondence using email platforms such as Google with administrative departments on campus
• Must be able to communicate professional correspondence with vendors, contractor and outside sources
• Must be organized and capable of working on shared networks with other departmental personnel to maintain accurate maintenance, purchasing and personnel records.
• Must be able to work collectively and collaboratively with other managers in the department on a daily basis and provide support when and where needed
• Must be a Strong Team Leader and be able to motivate technicians, mechanics and utility personnel to achieve the goals of the department
• Must always keep the departments Mission Statement at the forefront of the day to day operations and lead by example.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Maintenance Utility Technician 
• Maintenance Technician I 
• Maintenance Technician II