Housing Maintenance Supervisor

Employees at this level ensure that buildings are properly maintained and that equipment located in them is kept in satisfactory operating condition. They also assist in the planning of new construction, renewals and replacements, remodeling, and maintenance programs. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties

Directs, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and assists in hiring Housing Maintenance staff;

is responsible for daily work assignments and assists in determining the adequacy of the workforce; plans, schedules and establishes work priorities for other skilled trades and may approve overtime as necessary;

assists in the determination of overall methods, processes or means by which building operations and maintenance are to be conducted;

conducts building inspections on a regular basis with staff members to gauge progress;

assists in the managing and monitoring of the electronic work order system; reviews and approves work orders, requisitions, and/or purchases or places orders for assigned employees and other skilled trades; responsible for completing and maintaining records on purchases, deliveries, maintenance, and expenditures;

develops, schedules, supervises, and monitors building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or repair and renovation projects providing direct leadership, project supervision and coordination for maintenance projects and follow-up;

requests and secures bids, prepares estimates on materials, labor and/or contractors; requisitions materials and supplies; assists in the preparation of maintenance budgets and monitoring of expenditures;

develops and maintains liaisons with crafts and trades personnel, contractors, etc.;

assists in planning the construction of new buildings and equipment; plans programs for painting, repairing, and remodeling of existing buildings and equipment;

approves the issuance of keys and card access to buildings and facilities; performs appropriate record-keeping functions including updating electronic record systems;

assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety; enforces regulations i.e. OSHA, building codes/regulations; etc.;

arranges for or provides training for staff in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use; provides employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules;

coordinates responses or manages activities during an emergency call; performs emergency diagnostic procedures, coordinates matters involving emergency calls, outside contractors for major projects, or equipment repairs;

investigates accidents or injuries and prepares reports of findings;

performs duties required at the lower level of the series;

performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.

2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.

3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.

4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).

5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.

6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.

7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php