Maintenance Supervisor - Evenings at Quinnipiac University

Maintenance Supervisor - Evenings

Job Number: 496210
Type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

Overview:

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Maintenance Supervisor, Evenings. This position will assist the overall management of evening services related to all University properties (est. 3.25 million square feet and est. 800 acres) which includes the management of multiple trades during the evening hours, including a variety of functions/events, cleaning services, grounds, general maintenance, mechanical issues, and other tasks as assigned by the Senior Superintendent of Evening Services. Assist with effectively managing and optimizing production of a staff of custodians, grounds, general mechanics, licensed personnel, as well as other employees as assigned and external contractors. In absence of the Senior Superintendent of Evening Services, the Maintenance Supervisor assumes planning, leading, and directing responsibilities. This position starts their day at the North Haven campus but has responsibilities for all campuses daily.

Position hours are flexible before the employee starts and could be either Thursday-Monday from 4:00pm to 12:30am or Wednesday-Sunday. Once the employee starts the hours remain consistent 52 weeks a year.

About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• On weekend evenings, plan, supervise and direct general maintenance/repair, cleaning, grounds, and mechanical services related to the North Haven, York Hill, and Mount Carmel campuses, and ancillary properties including the timely response and resolution to work requests of students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist with the services for evening activities, including classroom inspections, dining hall cleaning, event set ups, residence hall urgent situations (floods).
• Responsible for providing a strong sense of community with excellent customer service and relationships (particularly the Office of Residential Life, Dining Services and Student Life) while maintaining the buildings to promote an atmosphere which further fosters student achievement; ensuring that the community's needs and expectations for such services are met.
• Assist with or the assessment, development, communication, documentation, and implementation of daily and long-term custodial and building services work plan of action including minor renovations and capital improvements
• Work toward the reduction of harmful chemicals while working in the direction of more environmentally friendly campus.
• This position is considered essential personnel and will have off shift responsibilities based generally upon weather events.

Education Requirements:

• Vocational or technical training required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.
• Proven managerial, fiscal, and organizational ability required; managerial experience in a union environment is preferred.
• Competency with Windows based platform; a working knowledge of work request systems and project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and contact information for three references on the application form.

Position hours are flexible before the employee starts and could be either Thursday-Monday from 4:00pm to 12:30am or Wednesday-Sunday. Once the employee starts the hours remain consistent 52 weeks a year.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advertised: December 05, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: