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Maintenance Supervisor Weekend Shift

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Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Facilities Operations
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Preventative Maintenance, the Maintenance Supervisor provides direction and supervises all activities of assigned trade's personnel to complete preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems/equipment, grounds, housekeeping, and other projects as assigned for completion on a weekend shift. This position ensures the execution of work order assignments in coordination with fellow facilities supervisors and with designated University contacts in order that all projects are completed in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner. Supervisor interacts routinely with building occupants on scheduled and nonscheduled activities to ensure open and effective communications. Completes the required administrative functions regarding work order flow including data entry into Facilities work order system, coordinates procurement and delivery of material to job sites in order that avoidable work delays are prevented, and coordinates daily shift turnover with other facilities leadership so that resources available can be used to meet the most pressing needs. The incumbent will work on Monday's and Friday's in conjunction with the Facilitates Maintenance Shops and come together with other weekend shift employees on Saturday and Sunday for weekend coverage. This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in a lead role or directing the work of other employees.
• Virginia Master licensure in plumbing, electrical; or HVAC.
• Experience in one or more of the following: plumbing, electrical or HVAC.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily
• Familiarity with building trades.
• Working knowledge of all local and state codes that pertain to areas of responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to read, and understand a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• This position is designated as Emergency Personnel. May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance experience with building systems in a large commercial or institutional setting.
• Experience in a computerized work order/inventory management system.
• Working knowledge of multiple trade specific tasks.
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience with housekeeping.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$64,000-$71,000

Review Date

September 27, 2024

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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