Building Maintenance Supervisor

Kent State•Kent, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises Maintenance Facilities Workers, ACPM Specialists, Plumbers and other classified employees assigned to the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment; maintains inventory and inspects completed work; plans work projects and prepares reports. Building Maintenance Superintendent or designated administrative supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of three years experience in building and maintenance repair (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.), to include one year supervisory experience.
Valid Ohio driver's license.
Mechanical systems
Electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.
Safety practices
Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to transmit work directives, to discuss and clarify requests for work, to order supplies from vendors)
Written communication (e.g., to compose correspondence, reports, etc.)
Use of hand and power tools
Operation of related equipment (e.g., tractors, snow plows, mowing equipment, fork lift, etc.)
Supervise, interview, evaluate, discipline, and train employees
Plan and direct work activities, to manage time effectively, and set priorities
Resolve problems independently and make decisions
Understand system of mechanical procedures (e.g., wiring, plumbing, heating, carpentry, etc.)
Read and comprehend a variety of written materials
Interpret and apply blueprints and schematic diagrams
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude to include building and equipment maintenance and repair
Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds
Work in high places, tunnels, and crawl spaces
Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
Operate computer for data entry/retrieval

Responsibilities

Planning and directing the work activities of employees; assigning and monitoring work duties and responsibilities; establishing and modifying work methods, schedules, and priorities.
Interviewing job applicants and conducting performance evaluations of classified employees.
Recommending formal personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiating appropriate action to implement recommendations.
Communicating and enforcing policies and procedures; resolving problems; addressing employee concerns and complaints and adjusting grievances.
Monitoring and maintaining records of employees' work hours, overtime/compensatory time, sick leave, vacation, performance, and related information; authorizing time worked and recommending the approval/disapproval of leave requests.
Ensuring appropriate training of staff; identifying training needs; developing and implementing training activities.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; orders materials and supplies; may deliver supplies and equipment to job site.
Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds to determine conditions and to insure compliance with state and local regulations.
Inspects and approves completed work; trains and instructs workers in equipment operations.
Plans work projects and estimates time and costs; consults with supervisors, staff, engineers, and facilities planning office regarding work projects and repair needs.
Attends various meetings; maintains and prepares job records and related reports, records, and documentation.
Performs related duties as required.