University Housing Maintenance Supervisor 00253

Posting Number: PS1206P | Number of Vacancies: 1 | Closing Date: 09/02/2026

This is a full-time, exempt, classified position subject to availability of funding. The selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program and complete a 12-month probationary period. This position is designated as a “responsible employee” with authority to redress sexual violence and the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct. Additionally, this is a “designated position” which may require working during an emergency closing.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Housing – Maintenance, this position performs moderately complex building maintenance and oversees the work of Senior Trades Technician(s) and Trades/Utility Workers. Responsibilities include monitoring the work order system, verifying completion of work, prioritizing work order responses, ensuring proper supplies and inventory, assisting with contractors, and scheduling preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex building maintenance tasks.
• Oversee and manage a diverse group of maintenance employees with varying skill levels.
• Monitor, prioritize, and verify completion of work orders in the system.
• Maintain proper supplies and inventory for maintenance operations.
• Assist contractors and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Enforce OSHA and VOSH safety regulations.
• Use computers for routine tasks such as time sheet approval.
• Work primarily a daytime schedule with occasional nights, weekends, and on-call rotations as necessary.
• Be available for additional hours during summer room turnover or emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience performing building maintenance and moderately complex maintenance tasks.
• Experience using computers for routine tasks.
• Hands-on knowledge and skills in maintenance areas such as water heaters, door locks, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and roofing.
• Proficiency with handheld and power tools (e.g., hammers, drills, wrenches, sockets, power saws, voltage meters, allen wrenches, pliers).
• Ability to manage a diverse team of maintenance employees.
• Thorough understanding of trades and preventative maintenance.
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills for interacting with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Willingness to learn new skills and systems, such as electronic lock systems and building systems.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow safety regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed courses or certifications related to building maintenance or skilled trades.
• Licensed in a skilled trade (e.g., electrical, HVAC, plumbing).
• Experience working in a university or residential setting.
• Significant experience in a specialized building trade (e.g., electrical, HVAC, plumbing).

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting (less than 20 lbs): Essential
• Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
• Heavy lifting (more than 50 lbs): Essential
• Pushing/Pulling: Essential
• Standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, repetitive motion: Essential
• Fast-paced and average-paced work environments: Essential
• Handling multiple priorities and stimuli: Essential
• Intense customer interaction: Essential
• Memory, reasoning, hearing, reading, analyzing, logic, verbal, and written communication: Essential

Pay

Starting salary range: $56,746 to $70,931, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package through the Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University, featuring:

• Retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave
• Discounted travel, banking, legal, and retail services for state employees

For more information, visit CNU Benefits.