Buildings and Systems Engineering Supervisor

UPS•Plainfield, NJ

About The Position

The BaSE Supervisor leads day-to-day housekeeping operations for Buildings & Systems Engineering facilities in the Indianapolis area, including the Plainfield and 81st Street facilities. The position supervises BaSE Porters, directs third-party housekeeping vendors, and is accountable for facility cleanliness, safety program compliance, and employee development. The supervisor also provides periodic coverage for BaSE Maintenance Supervisors during absences, vacations, and peak periods. The role plans and oversees housekeeping activities, conducts facility inspections, manages vendor performance and supplies, supports safety programs, delivers required regulatory training, and communicates facility status and concerns to management and operations partners. When providing maintenance-supervisor coverage, the role oversees BaSE Mechanics and Automation Specialists, coordinates repairs and preventive maintenance, monitors system measures, and supports responses to equipment failures. The position is permanent and requires Monday–Friday availability, day-shift availability, and flexibility to adjust schedules for business needs. Travel between facilities within an approximate 25-mile radius of Indianapolis is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is preferred.
Experience troubleshooting facility equipment or systems and supporting preventive maintenance programs, or at least three years of UPS experience in lieu of this requirement.
Availability to work Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust the schedule based on business needs.
Availability to work day shift, with flexibility to accommodate operational requirements.
Ability to travel between facilities throughout the Indianapolis area, within an approximate 25-mile radius.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Nice To Haves

STEM bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and supervise daily housekeeping activities for BaSE Porters and third-party vendors to maintain clean, safe, and orderly facilities.
Conduct routine facility inspections and audits, assign corrective actions, and track them to closure.
Manage housekeeping vendor performance against contract scope and service expectations.
Monitor housekeeping supply usage, inventory, and costs to support budget objectives.
Support facility safety programs and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, including PPE and chemical handling.
Deliver required regulatory training, including Lockout Training and Hazmat Training, as directed to BaSE and non-BaSE personnel.
Hire, train, coach, and develop BaSE Porters; manage scheduling, attendance, and performance in accordance with company policy and applicable labor agreements.
Communicate work status and facility concerns to BaSE management and operations partners.
Provide supervisory coverage for BaSE Mechanics and Automation Specialists during Maintenance Supervisor absences and as directed.
Schedule repairs and preventive maintenance using BaSE Mechanics, Automation Specialists, and outside vendors.
Monitor preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), system reliability (OEE), and system performance (SPI), and communicate corrective actions.
Coordinate equipment-failure response with operations and escalate issues to BaSE management as needed.