Maintenance Team Supervisor

The Maintenance Team Supervisor (Supervisor I) will oversee, coordinate, and lead the day-to-day activities of the Taggart Student Center including supervising employees.  The Maintenance Team Supervisor will set goals for performance and deadlines, organize workflow, ensure that employees understand their duties and designated tasks, monitor employee productivity, and provide constructive feedback.

 

The Maintenance Team of the Taggart Student Center Operations Department maintains and repairs building mechanical systems, finishes, and equipment, etc. to maximize a healthy, safe, pleasant, and functional environment. The Maintenance Team performs "handyman" type of work not custodial or building cleaning though the Maintenance Team may be asked to help the Custodial Team on occasion.  The Maintenance Team Supervisor reports to and receives direction from the Director of the Taggart Student Center and supervises full-time and hourly employees.

Leadership & Supervision

• Hires, trains, plans, schedules, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned full-time and hourly staff.
• Leads Maintenance Team in the day-to-day operations to complete tasks and projects with compliance to policies, procedures, and quality standards and deadlines.
• Communicates with Director, department employees, customers, vendors and others via email and/or telephone.
• May perform duties as part of the team or independently.
• Maintains and performs simple repairs on equipment, tools, and office equipment.
• Approves timecards and leave requests (MyTime, AggieTime).
• Assists Director with maintaining job descriptions.
• Evaluates and coaches employees regularly including conducting performance evaluations for full-time and hourly employees.
• Organizes regular team meetings and participates in department leadership meetings.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates with Director and Business Services Team on budget related matters including monitoring expenditures and annual budget planning.
• Establishes team strategies and goals that align with Taggart Student Center core values, vision and mission statements.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Promotes personal safety of crewmembers by monitoring, evaluating, and enforcing safe behaviors.
• Performs other Leadership and Supervision functions as assigned.

Maintenance Planning

• Develops and implements training programs for full time and hourly employees.
• Develops effective preventative and corrective maintenance procedures
• Assesses building mechanical systems to plan preventative maintenance schedules and ensures work is completed correctly in a timely manner.
• Receives and assigns work orders within work order management system and ensures work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates all minor and major maintenance projects.
• Determines if maintenance work must be completed by University Facilities and/or a licensed or certified of if it may be completed by a member of the Maintenance Team.
• Performs other Maintenance Planning functions as assigned.

Maintenance

• Facilitates and supervises the day-to-day maintenance work of a team of full time and hourly/part-time employees in the Taggart Student Center.
  
  • Completes preventative and corrective maintenance work on building mechanical systems and finishes.
  • Responds to work orders in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains accurate records of maintenance work.
  • Complies with Department, University, State, and Federal compliance and safety regulations.
• Removes snow and ice from all building entrances, fire-escape exits, and ADA ramps.
• May maintain and repair custodial equipment including floor scrubbers, extractors, and vacuums.
• Performs other Maintenance functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of maintenance experience with one year of experience supervising others OR an equivalent of combination of education plus experience.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to respond to emergencies as needed.

Preferred Qualification:

• Undergraduate Degree. Licensed and/or certified in building mechanical systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to train and supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and offer leadership to subordinate staff in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of management skills and supervisory theories.
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
• Knowledge of maintaining building mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and finishes, such as walls and flooring
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and other documentation to perform required maintenance and service.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
• Knowledge of building safety codes and regulations along with proper safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and behaviors as established by OSHA and the Facilities Department
• Skilled in the use of computer hardware and software including desktop PCs, Laptops, iPad, smartphones, and software including Microsoft Office.
• Skilled at records maintenance.
• Ability to perform tasks without close supervision.
• Ability to act professionally with customers, coworkers and subordinates.

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Minimum $42,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Employee may work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, the employee is protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily protected from temperature changes. Outdoors, incumbents may be exposed to rain, snow, wind, extreme cold or extreme heat.

 

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employee must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking as well as reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, and repetitive hand motions (tool use and typing). Employees may be exposed to hazardous conditions including elevated workspaces, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, loud noises, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as dust, fumes, and unpleasant odors. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

Taggart Student Center Operations Department Core Values, Vision, and Mission Statement:

 

As a member of the Taggart Student Center Operations team, all employees are expected to understand and espouse the following:

1. Core Values: Expertise, Pride, Respect, Responsibility, and Engagement
2. Vision Statement: To be the foremost building on campus, recognized by the University, the community, and our peers.
3. Mission Statement: The mission of the Taggart Student Center is to provide quality facilities and services, exceeding expectations in every way. Leveraging our core values, we will deliver a setting that honors the mission of Utah State University.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

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The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 7/2023

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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*updated 09/2023