Preventative Maintenance Supervisor / Skilled Trades Supervisor

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preventative Maintenance Supervisor supervises Building Services – Maintenance Services – 2nd Shift Preventative Maintenance, including skilled trades Preventative Maintenance mechanics and other skilled trades crews as necessary. The role oversees preventative maintenance and inspections, responds to facilities emergencies on second shift, and manages staffing, labor relations, projects, budgets, and customer concerns. The position is not eligible for a remote schedule. Regular attendance is required, and the supervisor carries an MSU-issued cell phone 24/7 for occasional emergency support. The supervisor recruits, hires, evaluates, and trains staff; enforces federal, university, and departmental policies, union contracts, and procedures; resolves employee complaints and grievances; and works with management, campus units, customers, and union representatives. The role also manages project budgets and schedules, assists with departmental budgeting and financial projections, contributes to long-range operational planning and construction standards, and helps assess campus facilities problems and safety concerns. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to build relationships and achieve objectives through mutual participation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with possible after-hours, weekend, and holiday work. Overtime may be necessary during peak workloads.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to specialized training normally acquired through one year of college, technical, vocational, trade, or business school, with coursework in the HVAC/R trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to eight years of related, progressively responsible or expansive work experience supervising operational activities related to building maintenance and repair of HVAC/R systems, including preventative maintenance and facilities operations and emergency response; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid State of Michigan vehicle operator’s license.
Must drive a University vehicle to perform job duties.
Willingness to build good relationships through strong interpersonal skills and achieve objectives through mutual participation.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to work Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with possible after-hours, weekend, and holiday work; overtime may be necessary during peak workloads.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors license in #2 – HVAC, or ability to obtain it within one year of placement.
Building Automation experience.
Experience with labor relations practices.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail amid frequent interruptions.
Ability to handle confidential issues with complete discretion.
Self-starter with good decision-making skills and demonstrated follow-through.
Desire for continuous learning.
Strong technical and communication skills; a lifelong learner and problem solver who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

Responsibilities

Supervise Preventative Maintenance mechanics and other skilled trades crews as necessary.
Oversee inspections and preventative maintenance, including HVAC fan belts and lubrication, HVAC filter changes, egress lighting, safety showers, eyewash systems, and swimming-pool cleaning.
Respond to facilities emergencies on second shift and address campus customer emergencies, inquiries, and complaints.
Recruit, hire, evaluate, and train staff.
Enforce federal, university, and departmental policies, union contracts, and procedures; resolve employee complaints and grievances.
Communicate with management about projects and staffing and help resolve problems.
Work with administrators, unit business leaders, and internal and external customers regarding operations.
Work with union representatives on contract administration, inquiries, grievances, and other labor-relations matters.
Manage project budgets and schedules; assist with departmental budgets and financial projections and expenditures.
Participate in long-range planning for departmental operations and contribute to the construction standard change process.
Inspect and assess campus facilities problems, damage, and condition to facilitate repairs and address safety concerns.
Estimate job requirements and costs.
Serve as a steward of university assets and resources.
Carry an MSU-issued cell phone 24/7 for occasional emergency support.