Maintenance Supervisor

Missouri State University

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Building Codes, Building Systems, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Conflict Resolution, Construction, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Quality, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Driver's License, Electricity, Emergency Response, Environmental Compliance, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Financial Operations, HVAC, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Material Moving, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Metrics, Military, OSHA, On Call, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Planning, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Productivity Management, Program Planning, Property Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Corrective Action, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Team Player, Test Program, Time Management, Trend Analysis, University/School Policies, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
21 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Maintenance Supervisor Work Location Springfield Campus Department Facilities Maintenance HR Home Department 060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE Pay Grade 28 Proposed Salary $59,446 Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function

The Maintenance Supervisor directs and provides strategic and operational leadership for maintenance staff responsible for the installation, operation, repair, and lifecycle management of campus HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and related building systems. The Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily operations and preventive maintenance programs through planning, workforce management, and utilization of the campus computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This position ensures regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and customer service excellence while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role serves as a key operational leader within Facilities Maintenance, aligning maintenance priorities with institutional goals and long-term asset stewardship strategies.

Description of Primary Duties

  1. Provides strategic leadership and direction to maintenance personnel to ensure campus facilities remain safe, operational, code-compliant, and aligned with institutional standards and long-term infrastructure goals.

  2. Develops and executes short- and long-range maintenance strategies that integrate corrective, preventive, and predictive programs to optimize asset reliability, lifecycle performance, and budget stewardship.

  3. Establishes operational priorities and allocates labor, resources, and contracted services to maximize productivity, service responsiveness, and quality outcomes.

  4. Leads workforce management efforts, including performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, succession planning, and administration of corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with University policy.

  5. Provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration), including guidance during complex failures, outages, and renovations.

  6. Oversees technicians use of the CMMS, ensuring accurate data entry, proper documentation, timely review of open and aging work orders, on-schedule preventive maintenance, and analysis of service trends to support operational decisions, in coordination with the leadership team.

  7. Directs inventory control, procurement planning, equipment lifecycle evaluation, and capital input for system replacements and major repairs to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational continuity.

  8. Ensures departmental compliance with environmental, safety, hazardous materials, and regulatory standards; monitors water treatment and testing programs; and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.

  9. Cultivates collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, communicates departmental priorities and performance expectations, and ensures maintenance services align with institutional needs.

  10. Maintains operational readiness and emergency response capability, including on-call support, staffing and coverage, and coordination of response efforts to minimize service interruptions

  11. Remains competent and current through professional development activities and contributes to the overall success of the Office of Facilities Management by performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associates degree in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance Technology, HVAC, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Completion of Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) course preferred.

Experience: Minimum six (6) years of journeyman level experience in construction/maintenance/trades or a related field is required. At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a technical, hands-on environment, is preferred. Additional education beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for either technical or supervisory experience.

Skills: Knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and general maintenance practices, including the ability to troubleshoot common system issues and understand trade-specific work, is required. Supervisory skills, including the ability to analyze, instruct, and delegate to others, are required. Proven ability to establish performance expectations, evaluate outcomes, manage conflict, administer corrective action, and foster employee development. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Work in a unionized work environment is preferred. Strong operational planning, resource allocation, and workload prioritization skills. Ability to analyze maintenance metrics, identify trends, and implement process improvements to enhance reliability and cost efficiency. Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to OSHA, environmental safety, hazardous materials handling, and applicable building codes.

Effort: This position requires traveling to buildings throughout campus to evaluate issues and work on all floors. The ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and to perform activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders is required. Subordinate employees work indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.

Other: A valid drivers license is required. This position requires occasional coordination and response to emergencies and other unforeseen situations around the clock. This position is designated as an essential employee who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed, when required. The supervisor will communicate the situations when the position is required to report to work.

Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/8870-maintenance-supervisor.htm Open Date 05/20/2026 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration will be June 10, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled.

First shift

Monday Friday

8:00 AM 4:30 PM

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20260121FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86309

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this vacancy?
  • Indeed

  • Linkedin

  • Missouri State University Website

  • Google

  • Employee Referral

  • Job Alerts

  • HigherEdJobs.com

  • Personal Contacts / Networking

  • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

  • Other

    • Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes, I have a valid Missouri Drivers license.

  • Yes, I have a valid drivers license from another state.

  • No, I do not have a valid drivers license.

    • Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have at least six years of journeyman level experience in construction/maintenance/trades or related fields?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  • Unofficial Transcripts - 1
  • Other Documents -1
  • Certificate/License-1

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Missouri State University