Maintenance Group Leader-2nd Shift

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management is hiring a full-time, on-campus Maintenance Group Leader for the second shift. Under supervision, the role leads and oversees skilled trades employees, coordinates maintenance activities, ensures compliance with regulations and codes, and develops skills needed to support operations when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent. The position works Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to midnight. The Maintenance Group Leader assists with assigning and directing work, evaluating employee performance, and orienting and training staff. The role verifies and approves material requisitions; obtains supplies and materials; monitors inventory; plans work and maintains records; and inspects work in progress and upon completion as directed. The employee also performs skilled carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work to construct, remodel, maintain, and repair buildings and facilities. The position requires maintaining knowledge of job-related chemicals, environmental concerns, building codes, and new techniques; enforcing safety, shop, and university rules; and interpreting drawings and diagrams to ensure code compliance. Other related duties may be assigned. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or carpentry, plus two years of experience in one of those trades; or six years of experience in the above trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable job knowledge, as determined by Ball State University.
Ability to read and comprehend safety policies and procedures, hazardous materials information, and university policies, procedures, and communications, and to perform mathematical calculations.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the university’s auto fleet policy.
Ability to meet the mental and physical requirements outlined for the job duties.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in assigning and directing work, evaluate assigned employees’ performance, and orient and train staff as needed.
Verify and approve material requisitions submitted by supervised employees.
Obtain supplies and materials from supply houses and storage, monitor inventory levels, and prepare material requisition paperwork.
Plan work, maintain necessary records, and inspect work in progress and completed work as directed by the supervisor.
Perform skilled carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC duties; construct, remodel, maintain, and repair buildings and facilities.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, environmental concerns, building codes, and new techniques.
Monitor and enforce safety, shop, and university rules and regulations.
Read and interpret drawings and diagrams to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription plans
Dental insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Paid time off
10 paid holidays per year
University-funded retirement benefits
Paid parental leave (six weeks)
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Undergraduate tuition coverage at Ball State: 90% for the employee’s child or children and 100% for the employee
Graduate tuition coverage: 80% for the employee