Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Full Time
University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Job Title Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Requisition Number RE30903 Working Title N/A Department Name 3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $21.63-35.69/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on a job-site(s) or traveling to/from various job sites. Shift 7:30 am - 4:15 pm (Monday - Friday). Hours of work and task assignments may vary dependent upon situational factors; crisis management; and/or weather-related factors and require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. Job Summary Directly reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, this position oversees maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine, electrical, and HVAC servicing for University Campus buildings and facilities; Oversees servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles; Plans, organizes, sequences, schedules, and assigns daily maintenance work load based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel; Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects as needed; Collaborates with maintenance technicians to generate and update daily work orders in SAP , ensuring accurate and complete information; Generates and distributes PMs, including lockout/tag-out sheets; Closes daily work orders by documenting accurate information of work performed, time to perform, parts used, equipment work was performed on, editing PM tasks, etc.; Coordinates emergency work and removes barriers for technicians; Follows-up with daily work through walks on job sites, inspection, testing, or measuring completed work to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements; Analyses information, uses logic, and develops new ideas and answers to address work-related problems; Interprets blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to plan, inform or develop work procedures or activities; and Ensures performance of skilled repair or maintenance operations for 24/7 plant maintenance coverage and support. In addition, this position directly supervises assigned maintenance technician staff; proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients; and Ensures the highest quality standards and compliance with all federal and state regulations. Given the COVID -19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID -19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID -19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID -19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID -19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID -19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. There is an internal employee being considered for this position. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Windows/Office/Project; SAP ; KRONOS Driver's License - Preferred Minimum of five (5) years related facilities maintenance including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, and repair - Preferred Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, technical plans, blueprints, and drawings - Preferred Certified Facility Manager ( CFM )- Preferred Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field - Preferred Deadline to Apply 11/21/2021 University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Describe your experience in leading a team or an organization. What is your approach to leadership? (Open Ended Question) * Describe what "teamwork" means to you. (Open Ended Question) * Describe what motivates you to do your best. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have experience working with actual or proposed budgets? Yes No * How many years of paid work experience do you have in facilitating change management? None More than 0, through 6 months More than 6 months, through 1 year More than 1 year, through 3 years More than 3 years * Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment, must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. I understand that I will be obligated to comply with the new COVID-19 vaccination requirement prior to starting employment at the University of Kentucky. Yes No * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdJobs.com Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) InsightIntoDiversity.com Latinosinhighered.com Indeed.com A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member None of the Above Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI272405311
Job ID: 480415354
Originally Posted on: 6/8/2025

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