Supervisor of Preventive Maintenance - Facilities Management

Texas Woman’s University•Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Supervisor of Preventive Maintenance manages Texas Woman’s University’s day-to-day preventive maintenance program and supervises Preventative Maintenance Technicians. The role administers employee timecards, schedules staff, conducts annual evaluations, plans and tracks equipment preventive maintenance, oversees seasonal readiness testing, coordinates AHU filter and belt service, and coordinates monthly and annual Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) testing. The position is the University’s NFPA 110 qualified person and primary technical resource for emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, starting systems, and associated equipment. It inspects, operates, documents, troubleshoots, and coordinates repairs to support reliability and compliance with applicable codes, manufacturer recommendations, and University standards. Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated based on assignments completed and results obtained. The position requires regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours, participation in an on-call rotation, and response to campus emergencies, utility outages, severe weather events, and other situations requiring immediate restoration of emergency power systems. The employee may be required to travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible experience maintaining, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel, natural gas, or propane engine-generator systems, industrial electrical power generation equipment, or closely related mechanical and electrical systems.
Meet the NFPA 110 definition of a Qualified Person, with skills and knowledge related to EPSS operation, maintenance, repair, and testing.
Complete safety training necessary to recognize and avoid hazards associated with emergency power generation equipment and installations.
Knowledge of EPSS and diesel and natural gas engine-generator operation.
Knowledge of automatic transfer switches, generator controls, battery systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, and electrical distribution.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles and predictive maintenance techniques.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, and manufacturer service manuals.
Ability to perform electrical testing using multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, battery analyzers, infrared thermometers, pressure gauges, frequency meters, and other diagnostic instruments.
Ability to identify abnormal operating conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Ability to prioritize maintenance activities supporting critical campus infrastructure.
Ability to maintain detailed regulatory documentation and maintenance records.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours.
Adhere to Federal and State regulations and TWU Policies & Procedures related to information security and privacy.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance; frequently climbing ladders, stairs, and generator platforms; and wearing required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, utility tunnels, and outdoor equipment yards, and around rotating machinery, energized electrical equipment, batteries, diesel fuel, lubricants, and engine exhaust.
Ability to respond as part of an on-call rotation to campus emergencies, utility outages, severe weather events, and other situations requiring immediate restoration of emergency power systems.
May be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certificate in diesel technology, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or a related field.
Experience maintaining multiple commercial emergency generator systems.
Experience with building automation systems or remote generator monitoring.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Manufacturer training from Cummins, Caterpillar, Kohler, Generac, MTU, or equivalent.
Certification as an Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) Generator Technician or equivalent.
Experience supporting hospitals, higher education, research facilities, data centers, or other critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technician responsible for University emergency generators and EPSS.
Develop, schedule, perform, and document required monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and operational exercises in accordance with NFPA 110, manufacturer recommendations, and University policy.
Maintain complete maintenance histories, inspection records, testing documentation, corrective maintenance records, and regulatory compliance documentation for campus generators.
Monitor system reliability and recommend repairs, upgrades, replacements, and capital improvements.
Coordinate warranty work, vendor services, and specialized repairs.
Assist with campus compliance during inspections, audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory assessments.
Manage day-to-day preventive maintenance activities throughout the University.
Administer employee timecards and verify accurate, complete, and timely time and attendance records.
Develop and maintain staff schedules to provide preventive maintenance coverage and support operational priorities.
Conduct and document annual employee performance evaluations.
Plan, assign, coordinate, track, and verify completion of equipment preventive maintenance activities.
Coordinate and document monthly and annual testing of emergency generators and associated systems.
Plan and oversee summer and winter equipment-readiness functional testing throughout the University.
Coordinate seasonal AHU preventive maintenance, including filter changes, belt inspections and changes, and related readiness tasks.
Assist Facilities Management personnel with related maintenance activities.
Participate in emergency response and severe weather operations.
Provide technical guidance regarding emergency power systems.
Perform other duties as requested.