Building Maintenance Supervisor in Kent

Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary: $30.08 per hour

Basic Function: Supervises Maintenance Facilities Workers, ACPM Specialists, Plumbers and other classified employees assigned to the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment; maintains inventory and inspects completed work; plans work projects and prepares reports.

Examples of Duties:

• Supervises Maintenance Repair Workers and other classified, temporary, or student employees involved in general building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
• Plans and directs the work activities of employees; assigns and monitors work duties and responsibilities; establishes and modifies work methods, schedules, and priorities.
• Interviews job applicants and conducts performance evaluations of classified employees.
• Recommends formal personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiates appropriate action to implement recommendations.
• Communicates and enforces policies and procedures; resolves problems; addresses employee concerns and complaints and adjusting grievances.
• Monitors and maintains records of employees' work hours, overtime/compensatory time, sick leave, vacation, performance, and related information; authorizes time worked and recommending the approval/disapproval of leave requests.
• Ensures appropriate training of staff; identifies training needs; develops and implements training activities.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; orders materials and supplies; may deliver supplies and equipment to job site.
• Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds to determine conditions and to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Inspects and approves completed work; trains and instructs workers in equipment operations.
• Plans work projects and estimates time and costs; consults with supervisors, staff, engineers, and facilities planning office regarding work projects and repair needs.
• Attends various meetings; maintains and prepares job records and related reports, records, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years experience in building and maintenance repair (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.), to include one year supervisory experience.
• License/Certification: Valid Ohio driver's license.

Knowledge Of:

• Mechanical systems
• Electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.
• Safety practices

Skill In:

• Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone.
• Written communication (e.g., to compose correspondence, reports, etc.)
• Use of hand and power tools
• Operation of related equipment (e.g., tractors, snow plows, mowing equipment, fork lift, etc.)

Ability To:

• Supervise, interview, evaluate, discipline, and train employees
• Plan and direct work activities, manage time effectively, and set priorities
• Resolve problems independently and make decisions
• Understand system of mechanical procedures (e.g., wiring, plumbing, heating, carpentry, etc.)
• Read and comprehend a variety of written materials
• Interpret and apply blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude to include building and equipment maintenance and repair
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds
• Work in high places, tunnels, and crawl spaces
• Perform basic mathematics
• Operate computer for data entry/retrieval

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Exposed to dirt, odors, moisture/wetness, variable temperatures and weather conditions, loud equipment noise, air fumes, potentially dangerous equipment when demonstrating use, and electricity; requires moderate physical effort involving extended periods of walking and standing and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds; may work varied hours and shifts to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; requires on-campus travel.

Working Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information: Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international.

Disclaimer: The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position.