Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
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Transylvania University invites applications for a Maintenance Supervisor. Transylvania University is a toptier independent residential liberal arts college in Lexington Kentucky the states second largest city with a population of 300000 and the regional hub for entertainment sports the arts and many other attractions. Founded in 1780 Transylvania University enjoys a long and distinguished history and is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nations fouryear colleges by The Princeton Review.
The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the preventative maintenance programs through management of department trades persons.
Essential Duties:
1 Supervises maintenance personnel to perform troubleshooting and repair of building support and distribution systems including but not limited to electrical plumbing building
interiors and exteriors and other equipment as needed.
2 Assist in the planning development and management of project work.
3 Supervises and performs preventive maintenance on equipment tools and structures.
4 Assures completion of assigned maintenance repair tasks by monitoring work progress inspecting work performance and providing corrections of any deficiencies as necessary.
5 Responsible for inventory control of supplies and equipment. Stores supplies and equipment in a secure storage facility.
6 Makes appropriate recommendations on the purchase of new equipment.
7 Ensures all auxiliary systems are in working order to meet the need of any and all emergency situations.
8 Provides properly maintained equipment to ensure the safety of that equipment and the personnel using it. Provides training on the equipment as required.
9 Enforces University rules regarding employee conduct. Advises employees of the Universitys rules regarding conduct and recommends progressive disciplinary action when
appropriate.
10 Provides staff with information and training on hazardous chemicals used in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazardous chemical is introduced in
the work area. Trains staff on use of Safety Data Sheets and Personal Protective Equipment.
11 Teams with the other supervisors to ensure the Physical Plant Department is complying with OSHA Regulations. Establishes minimum requirements.
12 Works with other supervisors to remove snow and prepare sidewalks and parking lots for the safety of Students Staff and Faculty.
13 Schedules and assures completion of campus grease trap cleaning as required by local authorities.
14 Follows and instructs all standard safety procedures and practices.
15 Oversees the operation of department fleet vehicles.
16 Works towards continual improvement in all areas of responsibility.
Secondary Duties:
1 Contributes to the overall success of the Physical Plant Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
2 Be present at and support campus events (promote a positive and cooperative image of the university)
3 Manages areas of responsibility to meet financial objectives.
4 Tracks and approves employee time sheets.
5 Develops effective and efficient work teams.
6 This position is designated as a handson working position.
7 Prepares annual and midyear Performance Evaluations on employees
Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply. Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and or resume online by following the job openings link at Please direct the cover letter to Human Resources. Please apply by May 30 2025 however resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
