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Job Title
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Requisition Number
RE54815
Department Name
3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$22.73-37.50/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on a job-site(s) or traveling to/from various job sites.
Shift
7:30am – 4:00pm (Monday – Friday)
11:30am – 8:00pm (Monday – Friday)
3:30pm – 12:00am (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work and task assignments may vary dependent upon situational factors; crisis management; and/or weather-related factors requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Directly reporting to the Physical Plant Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine,
electrical, and HVAC servicing for the University HealthCare and Medical Center facilities; Oversees servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles; Plans, organizes, sequences, schedules, and assigns daily maintenance work load based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel; Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects as needed; Collaborates with maintenance technicians to generate and update daily work orders in SAP, ensuring accurate and complete information; Generates and distributes PMs, including lockout/tag-out sheets; Closes daily work orders by documenting accurate information of work performed, time to perform, parts used, equipment work was performed on, editing PM tasks, etc.; Coordinates emergency work and removes barriers for technicians; Follows-up with daily work through walks on job sites, inspection, testing, or measuring completed work to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements; Analyses information, uses logic, and develops new ideas and answers to address work-related problems; Interprets blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to plan, inform or develop work procedures or activities; and Ensures performance of skilled repair or maintenance operations for 24/7 plant maintenance coverage and support.
In addition, this position directly supervises assigned maintenance
technician staff; proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients; and Ensures the highest quality standards and compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as The Joint Commission.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office/Project; SAP; KRONOS
Driver’s License — Preferred
Minimum of five (5) years related facilities healthcare maintenance including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, and repair — Preferred
Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, technical plans, blueprints, and drawings — Preferred
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Or Certified Facility Manager — Preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree 5 Years — Preferred
Associate’s Degree 7 Years
Deadline To Apply
06/19/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Requisition Number
RE54815
Department Name
3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$22.73-37.50/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on a job-site(s) or traveling to/from various job sites.
Shift
7:30am – 4:00pm (Monday – Friday)
11:30am – 8:00pm (Monday – Friday)
3:30pm – 12:00am (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work and task assignments may vary dependent upon situational factors; crisis management; and/or weather-related factors requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Directly reporting to the Physical Plant Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine,
electrical, and HVAC servicing for the University HealthCare and Medical Center facilities; Oversees servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles; Plans, organizes, sequences, schedules, and assigns daily maintenance work load based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel; Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects as needed; Collaborates with maintenance technicians to generate and update daily work orders in SAP, ensuring accurate and complete information; Generates and distributes PMs, including lockout/tag-out sheets; Closes daily work orders by documenting accurate information of work performed, time to perform, parts used, equipment work was performed on, editing PM tasks, etc.; Coordinates emergency work and removes barriers for technicians; Follows-up with daily work through walks on job sites, inspection, testing, or measuring completed work to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements; Analyses information, uses logic, and develops new ideas and answers to address work-related problems; Interprets blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to plan, inform or develop work procedures or activities; and Ensures performance of skilled repair or maintenance operations for 24/7 plant maintenance coverage and support.
In addition, this position directly supervises assigned maintenance
technician staff; proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients; and Ensures the highest quality standards and compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as The Joint Commission.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office/Project; SAP; KRONOS
Driver’s License — Preferred
Minimum of five (5) years related facilities healthcare maintenance including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, and repair — Preferred
Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, technical plans, blueprints, and drawings — Preferred
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Or Certified Facility Manager — Preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree 5 Years — Preferred
Associate’s Degree 7 Years
Deadline To Apply
06/19/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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