Supervisor - Plant Services

Position: Supervisor - Plant Services - 117
** Iowa State University
** is seeking a
** Supervisor – Plant Services
** to lead skilled trades maintenance operations within the
** Department of Residence**. This role oversees maintenance teams supporting residential dormitories, ensuring buildings, systems, and equipment are maintained safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on supervisory role that balances leadership, coordination, and technical expertise in a residential environment that operates year-round.
* ** Supervise skilled trades staff
** including Environmental Systems Mechanics, Facilities Mechanics, Plumbers, and Carpenters supporting residence hall facilities.
* ** Plan and assign work
** by establishing schedules, managing work orders, and adjusting priorities based on daily needs and emergencies.
* ** Support preventive maintenance efforts
** to reduce downtime and extend the life of building systems and equipment.
* ** Provide on-call leadership
** by responding to emergencies and service needs during assigned rotations.
* ** Monitor quality and performance
** to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with department standards.
* ** Assist with staffing needs
** by interviewing candidates, recommending hires, training employees, and supporting ongoing development.
* ** Coordinate materials and resources
** by reviewing and approving requisitions, ordering parts, and tracking maintenance needs.
* ** Lead by example
** by performing duties of the supervised trades as needed, particularly during emergency situations.
* ** Maintain accurate records
** related to timekeeping, schedules, costs, and work activity.
* Insurance benefits beginning on your first day, with timely enrollment
* Retirement benefits with strong university contributions
* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
* Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment
* Controls the work unit in establishing work schedules, assigning or reassigning duties, effecting transfers, and approving leave and overtime.
* Maintains accurate records, including time records, work schedules, and charges.
* Verifies and approves materials requisitioned by employees.
* Reviews and checks performance of assigned personnel in order to maintain high standards of service and workmanship.
* Interviews and effectively recommends hiring.
* Evaluates employee performance and effectively recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, merit increases, and termination.
* Trains and orients new employees; may conduct formal training.
* Reviews and keeps informed of new developments and techniques within area.
* Assist in preparing job cost estimates.
* Serves as first step in grievance procedure.
* Maintains and enforces prescribed safety standards.
* Performs the duties and responsibilities of the craft supervised as required and in emergency situations.
* Monitors equipment maintenance schedules and assigns maintenance when required.
* Orders repairs and parts when necessary.
* Acts upon requests and complaints from departments related to custodial services.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Ability to establish goals, schedule work, set deadlines for total accomplishment for self and subordinates.
* Ability to measure and evaluate employee performance and conduct reviews.
* Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
* Knowledge of appropriate interviewing techniques.
* Knowledge of and ability to enforce safety standards.
* Ability to accurately maintain a system of records.
* Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the trade supervised.
* Knowledge of building costs.
* Knowledge of purchasing policies and procurement practices.
* Ability to prepare cost estimates and specifications for facilities, equipment, materials, and repairs.
* Ability to communicate and interact with outside organizations and agencies such as municipal and state agencies and numerous private sectors.
* Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.

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