University Housing Maintenance Supervisor 00253

About the role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Housing – Maintenance, this position will work independently to perform moderately complex building maintenance and oversee the work of Senior Trades Technician(s), and the Trades/Utility Workers.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the work order system
• Verifying completion of work
• Prioritizing work order responses
• Ensuring proper supplies and inventory are maintained
• Assisting with contractors
• Scheduling preventative maintenance

Required qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience performing building maintenance
• Experience performing moderately complex maintenance
• Experience using computers
• Hands on knowledge and skills in the following maintenance areas to include but not limited to: water heaters, door locks, plumbing, HVAC, lighting and roofing
• Hands on knowledge and skills with handheld and power tools, to include but not limited to: hammers, drills, wrenches, sockets, power saws, voltage meters, allen wrenches and pliers
• Must be able to manage a diverse group of maintenance employees with a wide range of skills
• Must have a thorough understanding of the trades, as well as preventative maintenance
• Must have conflict resolution skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner with faculty, staff, students and parents
• Willingness to learn new skills and systems, such as learning electronic lock systems and/or building systems
• Must be organized
• Ability to use a computer to complete routine tasks such as time sheet approval
• Ability to follow and enforce OSHA and VOSH safety regulations
• Ability to work primarily a daytime schedule and some nights and weekends when necessary
• Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis

Preferred qualifications

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

Pay

Starting at $56,746 to $70,931, Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Benefits

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Schedule

Ability to work primarily a daytime schedule and some nights and weekends when necessary. Additional hours may be required to complete summer room turnover or in an emergency. Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis. This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.