Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role

The Maintenance Supervisor is a leadership position within the Facilities unit of University Housing, responsible for ensuring the successful supervision of the day-to-day maintenance operations within an assigned residential zone. The Maintenance Supervisor manages ongoing residence hall maintenance and repairs in a zone housing between 1,000 and 3,000 residents in multiple buildings. The position is expected to provide regular consultation and support to various residence life staff, facilities staff, and administrative/management staff. They will select, train, and supervise a team of five to eight individuals and manage their workload. They will also coordinate with Facilities Management Division and outside vendors to perform work in facilities.

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About University Housing

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student workers. As a self-supporting auxiliary, University Housing operates a $59 million budget derived only from student housing fees and other non-state sources. In support of its mission to provide comfortable, affordable and secure housing options where the academic success and personal growth of residents are encouraged and supported, University Housing engages staff members in competency-based training and students in curriculum-based engagement focused on community building, interpersonal skills, social awareness and responsibility, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of staff consisting of approximately five to eight individuals that may include: Senior Trades Workers, Systems Technicians, Skilled Trades Workers, and Utility Workers.
• Actively promote and participate in the development, retention & engagement of each staff member.
• Utilize the work order system (Integrated Workplace Management) to assign work, monitor the status of work orders, and make sure accurate documentation is provided within work orders.
• Contact and coordinate with Facilities Management Division and outside vendors to perform work as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; we are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience working within a trade; performing journey level work. General maintenance can be considered a trade within this definition.
• Two years of experience supervising the work of others. This includes providing feedback on performance and ensuring overall team success.
• Two years of experience working within a residential, hospitality, medical or other setting where facilities remain occupied 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Completion of a leadership/management training program designed to prepare the candidate for managerial responsibilities or five years managerial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of the standard methods equipment, materials, tools, and practices of the structural and skilled trades (such as maintenance).
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance used in commercial and residential facilities.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of structural and skilled trades.
• Knowledge of building codes associated with facilities.
• Ability to interpret construction and as-built documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other university personnel at multiple levels.
• Skills associated with the effective supervision of personnel, including training, assigning work, and monitoring performance.
• Proven ability to work and communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of constituents – verbally, in person and via email.
• Proven ability to balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and resolve issues quickly.
• Exercise independent judgement and initiative in completing work assignments, demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks, and ability to identify and implement changes to increase efficiencies.
• Excellent leadership skills that promote success.
• Skilled at preparing clear and concise reports.
• Capable with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn other departmental and university systems (e.g. work order system, time keeping system).

University Housing Expectations

• Commit to a University Housing-first philosophy by promoting student success and supporting University Housing, Division of Student Affairs and University of Georgia missions and goals.
• Safeguard the physical security of University Housing facilities, protect sensitive information through adherence to cybersecurity polices and best practices, promptly report any security concerns or incidents, and promote a culture of security awareness to ensure secure on-campus residential communities.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by sharing opportunities to protect departmental resources and find cost savings.
• Be present and on time for all scheduled work, communicating proactively for unavoidable absences and adhering to policies and procedures for leave requests, as these are crucial for overall productivity, team morale and operational efficiency.
• Provide a positive student experience by being courteous, caring, patient, flexible and working to resolve issues or problems in a timely manner. Collaborate with team members across University Housing, as needed, and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Maintain a positive and productive environment by consistently following department, campus and USG policies and procedures.
• Designated as Essential Personnel Pool (meaning may be asked to report to work) for the purposes of maintaining critical operations during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Employees in this role may be required to report to work when the University is closed or operating under modified conditions.
• The employee will be contacted by their supervisor (or designee) with instructions on when and where to report and what duties will be necessary. Communication will occur via the employee's primary contact information on file (phone, email, or other agreed-upon method).
• The designation of Essential Personnel Pool will be reviewed annually during the performance evaluation period to ensure alignment with operational needs.
• Participate in departmental "all hands-on deck" events (e.g., move-in, move-out, residence hall emergencies).

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand and walk throughout residential facilities.
• Lift and move items weighing at least 40 pounds.
• Safely drive a UGA state vehicle, as necessary.

Pay

$51,000

Schedule

Full Time. M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible. Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the application process by 9/30/26; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. Proposed starting date: 11/02/2026. Location of Vacancy: Athens Area. This position requires a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes. Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes. Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? Yes.

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