Preventative Maintenance Supervisor / Skilled Trades Supervisor

Preventative Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: $91,000 - $111,300 annually depending on experience.  MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule .  Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer ne eds.

This position will supervise the Building Services - Maintenance Services - 2nd Shift Preventative Maintenance, with direct supervision of skilled trades Preventative Maintenance mechanics and other skilled trades crews as necessary.

Oversees inspection and preventative maintenance including belt and lubrication of HVAC fans, filter changes on HVAC systems, testing of egress lighting, safety showers, and eye wash systems; and cleaning of swimming pools; response to facilities emergencies on 2nd shift; recruit, hire, evaluate, and train staff; enforce federal, university and departmental policies, union contracts, and procedures; resolve employee complaints and grievances; communicate with management to discuss projects and staffing and resolve problems ; work with administrators, unit business leaders and internal and external customers to discuss operations; work with union representatives to manage labor relations issues by discussing contract administration, inquiries, grievances and general information; manage project budget's and schedules; assist in reviewing departmental budgets and develop financial projections and expenditures of funds; participate in long-range planning for departmental operations; participate and contribute to construction standard change process; respond to emergencies, inquiries and complaints from campus customers; inspect and assess problems, damage, and condition of campus facilities to facilitate repair and address safety concerns; estimate job requirements and costs; serve as a steward of university assets and resources. Must be able to demonstrate a willingness to build good relationships through developing strong interpersonal skills to achieve objectives through mutual participation.   This position will carry MSU issued cell phone 24/7 for occasional emergency support. 
 
This position will engage in high per forming, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired from specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational, trade or business school with coursework in the HVAC/ R trade; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in supervising operational activities related to building maintenance and repair of HVAC/R systems, including preventative maintenance and experience with facilities operations and emergency response; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid State of Michigan vehicle operator's license; must drive a University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification 

Possession of State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors license in #2 - HVAC, or ability to obtain within one year of placement into position; Building Automation experience; experience with labor relations practices; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel); excellent customer relations skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team; excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task yet give attention to detail with frequent interruptions; ability to handle confidential issues with complete discretion; self-starter who possesses good decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to follow-through; desire for continuous learning.

A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

RESUME

NON-STANDARD/VARIABLE WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday 4:30pm to 1am and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work. During peak workloads, overtime may be necessary. Shall carry MSU issued cell phone 24/7 for occasional emergency support.

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Advertised: Oct 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 3, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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