Assistant Supervisor Zone 633809

About the Role

This position will supervise and perform general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations within specific guidelines, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of electrical and plumbing systems; replacement of filters, lights, ceiling tiles, and inspecting and diagnosing information to assist with the preventative and predictive maintenance scheduling of equipment.

Additional duties include assisting the department manager and supervisor with research and purchasing of necessary tools, equipment, etc., along with determining any maintenance needs, scheduling and assigning technicians to specific work orders, as well as distributing and assigning the necessary duties required to ensure that work orders are completed in a timely manner. Inspect crew maintenance operations, provide training on procedures, and communicate performance standards and expectations to crew members. Ensure crew members are being professional and courteous while providing exceptional customer service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the OSU Campus.

This position regularly stands, bends, stoops, lifts above the shoulders, is heavy in manual labor, and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises may occur. The employee in this position will experience regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises. Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available during and after normal working hours.

The employee in this position may be required to work overtime after 4 pm and/or during non-business hours, including evenings, weekends, & when the University is closed, if management deems it necessary to complete projects and/or in emergencies. The ability to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management, regardless of weather, will be required; therefore, deeming you as essential personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and plumbing systems.
• Replace filters, lights, ceiling tiles, and inspect equipment for maintenance needs.
• Assist with research and purchasing of tools and equipment.
• Determine maintenance needs and schedule work orders.
• Assign duties to technicians and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Inspect crew maintenance operations and provide training.
• Communicate performance standards and expectations to crew members.
• Ensure professional and courteous customer service.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
• Perform snow and ice removal tasks as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• Four years of work experience related to the job duties, with three of those years working in a building trade, OR two years of post-secondary education in building trades or a technical field, with two years of prior successful work experience related to the job duties.
• Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.
• Valid driver’s license (must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle).

Skills

• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and contractors in a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.
• Effective work habits, including time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Solid decision-making judgment and comfort working around moving machinery and electricity.
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to deliver interactive customer service and develop collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work independently with successful outcomes.
• Friendly and positive demeanor with clients, staff, and the general public.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem solving.
• Good working knowledge of electrical and plumbing system installation and maintenance.
• Computer skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel for departmental record keeping.
• Ability to estimate costs and assess bids.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and mobile technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical education in building trades or technical field.
• Two years of post-secondary education in building trades or technical field with six years of prior successful maintenance experience.
• Evidence of performing or developing preventative maintenance checks, services, schedules, and interpreting diagnostic information related to proactive maintenance programs.

Pay

$25.00 - $31.00 hourly (contingent upon available funding).

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or to be determined by supervisor.
• May require overtime after 4 pm, evenings, weekends, or when the University is closed for projects or emergencies.
• Essential personnel status: must be available for snow and ice removal tasks at any time of day or night when scheduled.

Benefits

• Health, life, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year.
• Employee and dependent tuition waivers.
• Free gym memberships.
• Free, confidential employee assistance program.

Contact: Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu