Utilities Supervisor Senior

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA
•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

James Madison University's Facilities Management is hiring a Utilities Supervisor Senior to organize, manage, supervise, and maintain a comprehensive building maintenance program. The position ensures that buildings are serviced and maintained to a high standard while working directly with building coordinators, customers, and contractors. The role supervises staff in a 24/7 multi-craft environment and performs or coordinates maintenance and repairs across student housing, academic, and administrative facilities.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of zone maintenance concepts and building utility repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, roofs, carpet, and building codes.
  • Strong supervisory and project management skills.
  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot facility breakdowns and assign employees 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 skills and budgeting.
  • Ability to accommodate temporary shift demands as required by business needs.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Responsibilities

  • Effectively 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, utility, and carpentry needs in student housing, academic, and administrative facilities.
  • Coordinate with the planner/scheduler on scheduled work and keep relevant personnel updated.
  • Assist with event planning, labor, and implementation as needed.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Balanced Dukes employee wellness and work-life integration resources
  • Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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