Utilities Supervisor Senior

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

Facilities Management at James Madison University is hiring a Utilities Supervisor Senior to organize, manage, supervise, and maintain a comprehensive building maintenance program. The role ensures that buildings are serviced and maintained to a high standard while working directly with building coordinators, customers, contractors, and university staff. The position supervises staff in a 24/7 multi-craft environment and may need to accommodate temporary shift demands based on business needs.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of zone maintenance concepts and building utility repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, carpet, and building codes.
• Strong supervisory and project management skills.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot facility breakdowns and assign an employee with the appropriate skill level to resolve them.
• Extensive knowledge of power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to inspect work for quality control.
• Ability to communicate effectively, promptly, and professionally with a variety of people.
• Knowledge of basic computer use and budgeting.
• Ability to accommodate necessary temporary shift demands based on business needs.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff working in a 24/7 multi-craft environment.
• Communicate essential information to employees, trade managers, and other designated individuals.
• Schedule and delegate tasks.
• Work with procurement to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform building maintenance and repairs involving electrical, plumbing, painting, utilities, and carpentry in student housing, academic, and administrative facilities.
• Coordinate with the planner/scheduler on scheduled work and keep relevant personnel updated.
• Assist with planning, labor, and implementation of events as necessary.
• Organize, manage, supervise, and maintain a comprehensive building maintenance program.
• Ensure buildings are serviced and maintained to a high standard while working with building coordinators, customers, and contractors.

Benefits

• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community service leave
• 19 paid holidays annually
• Health insurance options
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
• Balanced Dukes employee wellness resources, events, and support
• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed