Maintenance Manager, Residential

Job Description

What You'll be Doing:

Supervise the operations of a multi-craft campus maintenance zone. Serve as the primary liaison between Residential Housing Administration, Building Services, and zone staff to ensure effective communication and high levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and administrative supervision to zone personnel
• Train, assign, and evaluate work; monitor performance and ensure quality standards are met
• Counsel employees and administer corrective action as needed
• Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, compensation, and termination
• Organize and prioritize work orders; coordinate activities with other zones, central shops, and specialty teams
• Develop wage, salary, supply, expense, and capital budget recommendations
• Administer work budgets and monitor expenditures to prevent overruns
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for all buildings within the zone and recommend improvements or new initiatives as appropriate
  
  

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Benefits

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
  
  

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supervision or technology
• 3 years of administrative supervisory experience, preferably in a technical or industrial area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• A valid US or Canadian driver's license
  
  

Skills Needed

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and building construction and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals and service manuals needed.
• Computer literacy with database and word processing knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills with proven strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, subordinates and peers
• Conflict resolution skills
  
  

What’s Nice To Have

• Significant experience in facilities maintenance or one of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, refrigeration, etc.
  
  

What We’d Like You To Know

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  
  

Career Stream

• Management 2
• Pay Band: S070
• Job Code: 20003302
  
  

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