Department: Facilities Maintenance
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060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE
Pay Grade: 28
Proposed Salary:
$59,446
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the
United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to
current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?: No, Position is available to all
applicants.
Appointment Type: Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
General Function
The Maintenance Supervisor directs and provides strategic and operational leadership
for maintenance staff responsible for the installation, operation, repair, and lifecycle management of campus HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
refrigeration, and related building systems. The Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily operations and preventive maintenance programs
through planning, workforce management, and utilization of the campus computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This position
ensures regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and customer service excellence while promoting a culture of safety, accountability,
and continuous improvement. The role serves as a key operational leader within Facilities Maintenance, aligning maintenance priorities with
institutional goals and long-term asset stewardship strategies.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Provides
strategic leadership and direction to maintenance personnel to ensure campus facilities remain safe, operational, code-compliant, and
aligned with institutional standards and long-term infrastructure goals.
2. Develops and executes short- and long-range maintenance
strategies that integrate corrective, preventive, and predictive programs to optimize asset reliability, lifecycle performance, and budget
stewardship.
3. Establishes operational priorities and allocates labor, resources, and contracted services to maximize productivity,
service responsiveness, and quality outcomes.
4. Leads workforce management efforts, including performance management, coaching,
conflict resolution, succession planning, and administration of corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with University
policy.
5. Provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of
building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration), including guidance during complex failures, outages, and
renovations.
6. Oversees technicians’ use of the CMMS, ensuring accurate data entry, proper documentation, timely review of open and
aging work orders, on-schedule preventive maintenance, and analysis of service trends to support operational decisions, in coordination with
the leadership team.
7. Directs inventory control, procurement planning, equipment lifecycle evaluation, and capital input for system
replacements and major repairs to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational continuity.
8. Ensures departmental compliance with
environmental, safety, hazardous materials, and regulatory standards; monitors water treatment and testing programs; and promotes a culture
of safety and accountability.
9. Cultivates collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, communicates departmental
priorities and performance expectations, and ensures maintenance services align with institutional needs.
10. Maintains operational
readiness and emergency response capability, including on-call support, staffing and coverage, and coordination of response efforts to
minimize service interruptions
11. Remains competent and current through professional development activities and contributes to the
overall success of the Office of Facilities Management by performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s degree in
Facilities Management, Building Maintenance Technology, HVAC, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Construction Management, or a
related field is preferred. Completion of Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) course preferred.
Experience: Minimum six (6) years of journeyman level experience in construction/maintenance/trades or a related
field is required. At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a technical, hands-on environment, is preferred. Additional education
beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for either technical or supervisory experience.
Skills:
Knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and general maintenance practices, including the ability to troubleshoot
common system issues and understand trade-specific work, is required. Supervisory skills, including the ability to analyze, instruct, and
delegate to others, are required. Proven ability to establish performance expectations, evaluate outcomes, manage conflict, administer
corrective action, and foster employee development. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as strong verbal and
written communication skills are required. Work in a unionized work environment is preferred. Strong operational planning, resource
allocation, and workload prioritization skills. Ability to analyze maintenance metrics, identify trends, and implement process improvements
to enhance reliability and cost efficiency. Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to OSHA, environmental safety,
hazardous materials handling, and applicable building codes.
Effort: This position requires traveling to buildings
throughout campus to evaluate issues and work on all floors. The ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to fifty
(50) pounds and to perform activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders is required.
Subordinate employees work indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.
Other: A valid driver’s license is required. This position requires occasional coordination and response to
emergencies and other unforeseen situations around the clock. This position is designated as an essential employee who must report to work
as scheduled when University offices are closed, when required. The supervisor will communicate the situations when the position is required
to report to work.
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/8870-maintenance-supervisor.htm
Open Date:
05/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration will be June 10, 2026. Review of
applications will continue until filled.
First shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Equal Opportunity
Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with
respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination
policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national
origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the
University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious
organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains
a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri
State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the
basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should
be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,
Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background
Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting
Number: 20260121FTS
