Facilities Site Supervisor

Job Details • Lafayette, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing repairs to the physical plant, responding to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, and maintaining operational records. This role involves coordinating with contractors and vendors, monitoring work orders and preventative maintenance, and ensuring facilities are safe, clean, and presentable across multiple campuses. The supervisor will also manage personnel, evaluate performance, and ensure compliance with departmental procedures and safety standards.

Requirements

• Associate Degree OR four (4) years of directly related work experience
• Five (5) years in the building construction trades, building maintenance, or repair of mechanical equipment OR Three years of supervisory experience in these professions.
• Valid, unencumbered driver's license
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities across multiple assigned campuses.
• Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance to support continuity of departmental operations.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment in all interactions.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to remain composed and solution-oriented during emergencies, operational disruptions, or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and institutional needs.
• Ability to consistently follow and enforce departmental procedures, safety standards, and institutional policies.
• Ability to promote teamwork, collaboration, and a customer-service-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Completes repairs to the physical plant as required.
• Performs accident and incident reports as required.
• Advises on and responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Maintains accurate operational records, reports, inspections, and documentation related to departmental activities.
• Assists with monitoring work order completion, preventative maintenance schedules, and service delivery standards.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and internal departments regarding operational and maintenance activities.
• Responds to operational issues and service interruptions in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and adaptability in dynamic operational environments.
• Assists with ensuring that all assigned facilities are safe, clean, and presentable.
• Inspects building, grounds, and equipment and makes recommendations for various types of repairs and maintenance needed to the physical plant at assigned locations.
• Monitors facility conditions across multiple campus locations to ensure consistency in operational standards and service delivery.
• Coordinates facility-related communication and operational updates between campuses and departmental leadership.
• Assists with identifying operational trends, recurring maintenance concerns, and resource needs across assigned locations.
• Supports operational continuity during campus events, emergencies, weather events, and institutional disruptions affecting multiple sites.
• Assists with executing quality assurance checks, inspecting the work of contractors and service providers, and the creation of cost estimates and requisitions for supplies and equipment as requested.
• Inspects buildings and assists with ensuring compliance with Access Control Policies and Procedures, by verifying that access to these facilities is restricted, properly monitored, and secured after normal operations.
• Responsible for the proper documentation and execution of the college's Key/Access Card Distribution Program.
• Supports preventative maintenance initiatives intended to improve equipment reliability and reduce operational disruptions.
• Assists with inventory tracking and accountability for departmental equipment, tools, keys, and assigned assets.
• Coordinates or assists with campus setup needs related to institutional events, emergencies, and special projects.
• Supports departmental efforts related to operational efficiency, sustainability, and resource stewardship when applicable.
• Assists with the coordination of all emergency response protocols for all on-site emergencies.
• Communicates the status of these emergencies to the lead site administrator, Office of Safety and Security, and other appropriate personnel.
• Maintains effective working relationships with campus leadership, faculty, staff, students, contractors, and external service providers.
• Maintains effective communication with administrators and stakeholders across multiple campus locations.
• Builds collaborative working relationships with personnel at geographically distributed sites.
• Provides responsive operational support to assigned campuses while considering the activities and needs of instructional programs and other departments.
• Communicates operational updates, service interruptions, and emergency information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborates with other departments to support institutional operations and campus initiatives.
• Supports a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and operational excellence.
• Coordinates personnel, operational resources, and maintenance priorities across multiple campus locations.
• Provides operational oversight and direction to staff working at geographically separated facilities.
• Conducts regular site visits and facility inspections at assigned campuses and instructional sites.
• Assists with balancing staffing coverage and operational support between campuses based on institutional needs.
• Ensures that all departmental personnel are properly trained and can complete their duties as assigned.
• Evaluates the performance of employees and performs administrative functions for the management of all front-line personnel. Tasks include but are not limited to leave approvals, time absentees and attendance management, performance evaluations, and work reports.
• Monitors workflow, staffing coverage, and operational priorities to ensure efficient execution of departmental services.
• Coordinates operational activities through the College’s work order and maintenance management systems (FMX).
• Supports employee accountability through coaching, documentation, corrective action recommendations, and performance feedback.
• Assists with scheduling personnel and coordinating operational coverage for special events, emergencies, and institutional activities.
• Ensures compliance with departmental operating procedures, institutional policies, and workplace safety practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree