Trades Utilities Night Supervisor

About the Role

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking a Trades Utilities Night Supervisor. This position will oversee and direct a crew of 6 to 10 employees, handling work orders and emergency calls on a nightly basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and directing utilities employees
• Handling emergency calls as needed
• Record keeping of building basic needs or repairs
• Tracking work orders and assigning jobs to appropriate employees
• Repairing or redirecting work orders to the appropriate FM department
• Performing electrical duties, including installation, repair, removal, and replacement of lighting fixtures, ballasts, receptacles, light switches, timers, motion detectors, and emergency lighting circuits
• Performing plumbing duties, including troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of plumbing accessories, flush valves, vacuum seals, spuds, flush handles, faucets, and supply lines; testing and maintaining water conditioners and softeners; troubleshooting auto flushers on toilets
• Performing carpentry duties, including installation, repair, servicing, and maintenance of ceiling, floor, and wall surfaces; replacement of hinges and door knobs; repair of furniture; installation and repair of door closers; installation of pictures and shelving; replacement of ceiling grids and tiles
• Fabricating, repairing, and maintaining building fixtures made of wood, plastic, and other materials

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance crafts and systems, including doors, locks, closures, hardware, plaster, paint, carpentry, masonry, floor surface maintenance, furniture repair, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
• Knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and plumbing repairs, with the ability to perform moderately difficult trades/utilities work
• Ability to supervise and maintain open communication with employees
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Valid driver’s license (must be at least 19 years old and have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 months)

Benefits

• Generous leave, including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive health coverage with high-quality insurance options
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
• Employee well-being programs, including the Balanced Dukes initiative for wellness and work-life integration
• Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses at JMU

Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires must complete an I-9 form and present documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.