University Housing Maintenance Supervisor 00253

This is a full-time, exempt position designated as a “responsible employee” and a “designated position” which may require working during an emergency closing. This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

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 Trades/Utility Workers. The department’s objective is to provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior customer-focused services to residential students, with close attention to detail and a “students first” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the work order system, verify completion of work, and prioritize work order responses
• Ensure proper supplies and inventory are maintained
• Assist with contractors and schedule preventative maintenance
• Oversee and manage a diverse group of maintenance employees with a wide range of skills
• Enforce OSHA and VOSH safety regulations
• Complete routine tasks such as time sheet approval using a computer
• Work primarily a daytime schedule with some nights and weekends as necessary
• Be on-call on a rotating basis
• Perform moderately complex building maintenance in areas including but not limited to: water heaters, door locks, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and roofing
• Use handheld and power tools such as hammers, drills, wrenches, sockets, power saws, voltage meters, allen wrenches, and pliers

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience performing building maintenance
• Experience performing moderately complex maintenance
• Experience using computers
• Ability to manage a diverse group of maintenance employees
• Thorough understanding of the trades and preventative maintenance
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Willingness to learn new skills and systems (e.g., electronic lock systems, building systems)
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work a daytime schedule and be on-call on a rotating basis
• Ability to abide by all safety policies and wear personal protective equipment as required

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 (e.g., electrical, HVAC, plumbing)

Physical & Cognitive 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 – Essential
• Sitting – Essential
• Bending – Essential
• Walking – Essential
• Climbing – Essential
• Reaching – Essential
• Repetitive Motion – Essential
• Fast Pace – Essential
• Multiple Priorities – Essential
• Intense Customer Interaction – Essential
• Multiple Stimuli – Essential
• Frequency Changes – Essential
• Memory – Essential
• Reasoning – Essential
• Hearing – Essential
• Reading – Essential
• Analyzing – Essential
• Logic – Essential
• Verbal Communication – Essential
• Written Communication – Essential

Pay

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

Benefits

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits, such as:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans
• Available leave: 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.

Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position with a 12-month probationary period for new and returning classified employees
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program
• Additional hours may be required to complete summer room turnover or in an emergency