Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Shift Supervisor - Engineering) position within Facilities Maintenance.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $82,090-$112,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general leadership of the Director of Facilities Maintenance, the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will perform duties necessary

to operate and maintain the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing and utilities to provide optimum learning, teaching, research and working environments for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campuses. The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will supervise the mechanical maintence division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent

• Ten years of experience in the operation of gas and oil-fired, high-pressure boilers

  • Seven of which include related mechanical maintenance experience in a supervisory or lead capacity, preferably in a higher education environment

• Five years of experience with maintenance steam distribution systems and refrigeration systems
• Successful completion of a two-year degree in a mechanical maintenance related program

• Must be able to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints and equipment manuals

• Must have the following licenses: Minnesota Chief C Boilers License, or equivalent, and the Universal Refrigeration License

• Must have a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• A four-year degree in mechanical engineering

• Experience managing a unionized workforce

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.