Supervisor Facilities Maintenance

University of Texas at Austin

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Facilities Maintenance leads a broad team of skilled technicians to prevent and resolve customer and maintenance issues. The role applies cost-effective maintenance practices to improve the reliability of supported building systems and maintains shop productivity, efficiency, cost effectiveness, quality, and budget performance.

The position is part of the University of Texas at Austin’s Facilities Operations and Maintenance team. It provides customer service, communicates policies and work information to shop employees, enforces safety requirements, coordinates maintenance work with other shops and contractors, and oversees related paperwork, estimates, and work planning. The role may be designated essential during university closures and extraordinary or emergency situations.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week across five eight-hour days, with the schedule determined by the supervisor. Overtime, evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call work may occasionally be required. The job involves varied environmental and physical conditions, including work in all weather and temperature conditions, exposure to chemicals and hazards, climbing, lifting, and possible work in confined or elevated spaces. A starting salary of $74,025 is listed, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience in a construction or facility maintenance trade, or a four-year technical degree.
• Three years of experience directly or indirectly supervising commercial or industrial construction or facility maintenance shop personnel.
• Experience using a personal computer or microcomputer.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Must complete a criminal history background check if selected as a finalist.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or above in a technical field.
• Completion of a vocational trade or apprentice program in one or more journeyman trades.
• Successful completion of the Facilities Services Introduction to Leadership Program.
• More than seven years of maintenance and repair experience with building mechanical and electrical systems.
• University of Texas or comparable university experience, including two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service through problem solving, conflict resolution, and direct customer contact.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team members, peers, building contacts, and management.
• Demonstrated strong team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional, multi-craft workforce in preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Facilities Services core values.
• Experience with a computerized service request system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high productivity, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality in shop performance; monitor key performance indicators and ensure adherence to budget.
• Provide timely and courteous customer service, keep shop employees informed about current policies and procedures, maintain clear communication, and enforce safety requirements.
• Prepare statements of work, solicit bids, select best-value contractors, obtain funding, complete requisition paperwork, and coordinate and administer contractor work when contracting is more economical than using in-house personnel.
• Compose, review, and process shop paperwork, including letters, reports, timesheets, labor reports, emails, and materials and equipment requisitions; coordinate work with other shops when necessary.
• Use plans, construction documents, and specifications to estimate labor and material costs and identify equipment relationships for cost containment and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Participate in project reviews, staff meetings, external shop training, and assistance activities to ensure relevant information, policies, and procedures are understood and distributed.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs, including Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with staff ID.
• Free rides on UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID.
• Continuing education opportunities and stipends for additional trade licenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED