Supervisor Maintenance

The Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI
Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising maintenance staff responding to issues pertaining to facility operations. Planning, directing, and executing maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance programs for all facility related equipment and infrastructure at the MCW Campus. This position also supervises all activities related to building systems including: HVAC, lighting, electrical, fire alarm, elevators, plumbing, water treatment, sewer, and fire sprinkler. Develop in-house staff to maintain HVAC systems through the use of predictive and preventative maintenance measures.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of: HVAC, plumbing, refrigerant, steam, and fire protection systems.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
  • Associate’s degree
  • 7 yrs experience in maintenance operations.
  • 3 years in a supervisory or lead position.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous healthcare industry employment a plus.
  • Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance mechanics and technicians engaged in the repair and maintenance of all facility mechanical building systems.
  • Ensure staff are trained on how equipment is to be maintained.
  • Document all maintenance activities.
  • Build cohesion.
  • Develop and maintain effective cross shift and weekend communication processes.
  • Approve and schedule personnel for time off while maintaining an adequate work force to complete assigned duties over 3 shifts 7 days a week.
  • Schedule facility system shut downs for routine maintenance or repair with affected building occupants, while minimizing disruption to research or animal facilities. Provide a minimum of 1 week advance notice for planned shut downs. 2 weeks advance notice if affecting clinical space.
  • Ensure that Maintenance Mechanics are using the Building Automation System for daily operational reviews and to make sure that all building systems are operating efficiently.
  • Close out completed FSOs in a consistent and timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and other Facility managers.
  • Identify performance improvement opportunities to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of facility maintenance operations.
  • Provide and encourage educational training resources for staff through the use of onsite or offsite schooling, seminars etc.
  • Lead the selection process for the recruitment and hiring of maintenance personnel.
  • Perform annual evaluations.
  • Administer disciplinary action as required.

Benefits

  • Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
  • Flexible Spending options
  • 403B Retirement Package
  • Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
  • Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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