What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at University of South Alabama?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
006261
Position Title
Maintenance Supervisor - 006261
Division
Finance and Administration
Department
173610 - Maintenance Office
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, four years of experience in general building maintenance and repair work, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Maintenance Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Supervisor. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of the electricians, painters, plumbers, maintenance mechanics, roofers and all other trades personnel, technicians and contractors in the maintenance and repair of buildings along with maintenance, repair and installation of equipment.
- Makes requisitions and/or purchases of tools, equipment, and materials.
- Keeps records and manages employees’ time, safety training, and makes reports as required.
- Assists with hiring, disciplining, and evaluating personnel.
- Assists with work assignments using applicable hand and power tools.
- Receivies work orders from multiple work order systems, contacts requester to clarify requested task, assigns and dispatches a trade and/or craft, tracks progress, attaches documents, enters critical data and finishes and/or closes work orders.
- Manages the maintenance department’s recyclable universal waste and employee safety training.
- Serves as essential personnel during University closings.
- Required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials and tools.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/09/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Tuition AssistanceSalary : $49,432 - $74,734