Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving College grounds, athletic facilities, walkways, parking lots, roads, buildings, equipment, and facilities. This position will collaborate with the diverse staff and facility functions at the College and directly supervise grounds, maintenance, custodial, and contractor staff to ensure grounds are safe, clean, and attractive.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directly manages, and participates in all grounds and fleet maintenance activities at the College
• Responsible for directly supervising skilled and semi-skilled trade staff and contractors within the Facilities departments
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises grounds and operations and maintenance projects, including but not limited to, irrigation, athletic facility care, tree and shrub care, mowing, edging, fertilizing, weed control and spraying
• Administers College contracts and purchasing for grounds and landscaping, irrigation, power washing, paving and roadway/walkway work, tree work, snow and ice removal, etc. schedules work, reviews invoices, confirms payments, and tracks costs and budgets
• Manages administrative functions for grounds and facilities including project planning, procurement and purchasing, personnel and contractor relations, inventory and budget management and preparation
• Performs, as necessary, physical tasks associated with the program and care of College grounds and property including using powered and manual equipment and tools
• Oversees and documents work assignments and special duties including seasonal maintenance plans, preventative maintenance, snow removal, plantings, seeding, and fertilizing. Memorializes plans in written form for snow/ice removal, soil testing and treatment, turf management, etc.
• Supervising and directing various skilled and semi-skilled crafts including: electricians, plumbers, mechanics, general maintenance repairpersons, groundskeepers
• Directs and coordinates diverse team of facility professionals to provide general maintenance services including painting, flooring, ceiling, sheetrock, deep cleaning, etc.
• Coordinates proactively with College staff to plan and prepare the College for events and activities
• Monitors, records, and reports on the operation and maintenance of the College’s vehicle fleet including scheduling services/repairs, monitoring usage/mileage, reviews invoices, manages registrations and inspections
• Develops a program to maintain power-driven equipment including mowers, edgers, blowers, carts, etc. and manage material and supplies inventories; orders, issues, and tracks the use of materials to maintain grounds operations
• Coordinates, oversees, and participates in snow and ice removal activities at all campus locations
• Ensures compliance and safety tasks and trainings are completed on aboveground storage tanks, storm water compliance, hazardous materials management and disposal, equipment safety, etc.
• Follows and trains staff on sound safety procedures for all equipment, supplies, chemicals, and materials
• Regularly inspects areas of College and reports irregularities, including, but not limited to, lighting, fire hydrants, roadways/walkways, parking lots, signage, irrigation, drainage, emergency systems, etc.
• Removes litter and empties trash cans
• Assists with engineering reviews of studies, contract specifications, drawings, and site visits
• Works within a unionized environment to communicate and deliver improvements. Ensures staff are working in line with contract provisions and assists with progressive discipline, as needed
• Must respond to emergencies and off-hours maintenance tasks, as required, which may include working off-hours or holidays
• Calibrates all temperature, pressure, and humidity controls. Checks, adjusts, and re-calibrates all environmental controls. 
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by Managers and Directors

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent including vocational or technical school education, relevant experience/apprenticeship required
• Must have an Associates Degree in landscape management design, horticulture, or similar degree. Bachelor Degree is preferred

Experience:

• At least five or more years of professional experience in grounds/landscape and/or facility maintenance.
• At least three years of experience directly supervising maintenance and grounds staff
• At least two years of experience administering contracts and directing contractors
• Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Must have a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator license
• Must have a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification
• Demonstrated experience with the use of personal computers and computer programs, including: Gmail, Microsoft Office products, ADP, Work Order Management software, etc.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate heavy machinery such as fork lifts, tractors, mowers, front end loaders, backhoes, trailers, water tanks, dump trucks, and pickup trucks with plows and salt/brine spreaders

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 80 lbs., climb ladders, work in high places
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, etc. for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in unconditioned indoor and outdoor spaces for long periods of time and have adequate environmental tolerance, including the ability to work in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of hand and power tools and heavy equipment
• Must wear protective equipment as needed (i.e., eye glasses, gloves, hard hat, coveralls)
• Must be able to push and pull equipment and materials, as needed

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive environment and integrate customer service needs into day-to-day decision-making
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize assignments
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of maintenance equipment, tools, work methods and terminology of the maintenance field; and an understanding of safety practices common to various trades
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, presentation, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of methods to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Knowledge of fleet management best practices and recordkeeping
• Knowledge of landscape design principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of facility financial operations, maintenance, and management
• Experience with CMMS, time keeping, and financial software preferred
• Provides excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff
• Works collaboratively and respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment with College staff, students, contractors, and community members
• Demonstrated knowledge of Fire Protection and Life Safety (FPLS) systems, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC codes and regulation  

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary range is from $60,000-$80,000.
• NJ Educators Health Plan with free Vision and Dental. NJ State Pension plan.
• 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for staff and their family 6 months after hire.