Maintenance Supervisor

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades
Department:  - FS-OPER-ELECTRIC

Maintenance Supervisor

Manages and coordinates activities of electrical and generator shops staff engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the electrical systems for campus facilities. This includes the repair and maintenance of existing distribution systems, lighting, electrical components, portable and permanently installed electrical devices, servicing equipment and generator unit to include oil changes and other tasks necessary to complete an annual service plan.

• Plan and schedule work for assigned staff, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing levels.

• Establish and update maintenance standards and priorities.

• Develop, estimate, and manage electrical improvement and renewal projects for current and future budgeting cycles.

• Guide, train, and give assistance to employees engaged in daily building electrical and generator maintenance tasks and projects.

• Inspect completed assignments to ensure quality work, operating procedures, efficiency, progress, methods and practices, safety and other established standards and requirements are satisfactorily met and maintained.

• Review and update building electrical maintenance specifications based on the best use of personnel, budget constraints and trades practices.

• Establish and maintain direct personal contact with a wide spectrum of campus community members affected and/or concerned with the quality, safety, and comfort of the conditions within the buildings.

• Consult with customers regarding maintenance frequencies, standards, etc.

• Coordinate and plan with other University departments and organizations to provide support for any building electrical deficiencies.

• Establish equipment and supplies maintenance budget and assure accountability.

• Initiate the purchase of supplies, services, tools, and equipment in accordance with established purchasing procedures.

• Plan, develop, and manage efficient, economical preventive maintenance of tools and equipment assigned to the electrical and generator shops.

• Participate in the Department computerized work management system and utilize pertinent management reports to evaluate and improve electrical maintenance and operational performance.

• Personnel management: ensure proper training, safety, and regulatory compliance; provide performance feedback; conduct employee interviews and select new hires.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• Employee must obtain Florida Class E operator driver’s license within six months of employment.

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a recognized trade and relevant experience totalling five years; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Five years direct supervisory experience in the Building Electric field of systems or a combination of education and experience.

• Experience in an institutional research setting.

• Proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook e‑mail.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

NORMAL

WORK SCHEDULE:

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
May vary depending on location.
Total hours per week: 40.
Emergency work and Standby as needed.
Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy.

$65,000.00 to $70,000.00 Annually Based on experience.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.