Preventative Maintenance Supervisor

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

The Preventative Maintenance Supervisor directs and supervises assigned trades personnel performing preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment, as well as other assigned projects. The supervisor coordinates work orders with Facilities supervisors and designated University contacts to ensure projects are completed in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner. The role includes routine communication with building occupants about scheduled and unscheduled work, administrative work-order processing and data entry, and coordinating procurement and delivery of materials to job sites. The incumbent also performs other duties as requested, supports a healthy work environment, follows the Standards of Conduct, exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, and supports the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). This is a regular, non-exempt position with a stated salary of $74,642 and a work schedule of 40 or more hours per week. The position is eligible for overtime and may require additional hours or shifts to meet departmental needs. It is designated as Emergency Personnel. The successful candidate must complete a health and safety medical check, be able to use a respirator, and pass a criminal conviction check. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Considerable maintenance experience as a trades mechanic, together with lead or supervisory experience.
Virginia Master licensure and experience in at least one of the following trades: plumbing, electrical, steamfitter, or HVAC.
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle daily.
Familiarity with building trades.
Working knowledge of local and state codes relevant to areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to read and understand technical documents, including blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
Ability to safely and frequently handle and move heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials on stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; and stand, walk, reach, bend, and push or pull for extended periods.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
Ability to work additional hours or shifts as needed to meet departmental needs.
Must complete a health and safety medical check and be able to use a respirator.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Must complete a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience with building systems in a large commercial or institutional setting.
Experience with a computerized work-order or inventory-management system.
Working knowledge of multiple trade-specific tasks.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise assigned trades personnel performing preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment, and other assigned projects.
Coordinate work-order assignments with Facilities supervisors and designated University contacts to complete work in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
Communicate routinely with building occupants about scheduled and unscheduled activities.
Perform administrative work-order functions, including data entry into the Facilities work-order system.
Coordinate procurement and delivery of materials to job sites to prevent avoidable work delays.
Perform other duties as requested.
Support a healthy work environment, follow the Standards of Conduct, exemplify the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, and support the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).