Posting End Date

November 30th

Mechanical Operations Manager

Lead campus plumbing, mechanical, and steam system operations while supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of BYU-Idaho's campus infrastructure.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Operations Manager provides leadership and supervision to campus personnel responsible for plumbing, pipe fitting, steam fitting, welding, and metalwork activities. This position oversees campus plumbing and mechanical systems, including the culinary water supply, and works in partnership with Rexburg Municipal Water on metering-related responsibilities.

The manager is responsible for coordinating work, maintaining compliance with applicable codes and regulations, managing budgets, and identifying and resolving high-risk issues that could impact people or property. This position serves as a primary resource for campus plumbing and mechanical questions, concerns, and needs.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Work Coordination

• Receive work orders and shop assignments, establish priorities, schedule work, and assign tasks to subordinate personnel.
• Coordinate project schedules with the Project Scheduling Coordinator when multiple shops are involved.
• Track work progress and monitor new construction projects.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to plumbing, pipe fitting, machinist, welding, and related operations.

Maintenance & System Oversight

• Oversee plumbing, mechanical, and steam system maintenance and operations.
• Schedule regular maintenance for campus plumbing, mechanical, and steam systems.
• Oversee campus culinary water supply operations and ensure water potability through sample collection and testing as necessary.
• Oversee work performed by skilled trades personnel and, when needed, perform work directly.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with specifications, applicable codes, and regulations.

Safety & Risk Management

• Identify and resolve issues involving significant risk or danger.
• Shut down piping or steam systems when an imminent threat to people or property exists.
• Ensure work complies with applicable safety standards and requirements.

Budget & Cost Management

• Develop project cost estimates for work performed by the shops.
• Develop and administer plumbing and mechanical budgets.
• Ensure work is completed cost-effectively and within established budgets.

Invitation to Apply

We invite candidates with strong leadership, supervisory, and technical experience in plumbing and mechanical operations to apply. Individuals who excel at coordinating skilled trades, managing resources, maintaining safety standards, and overseeing complex campus systems may be well suited for this position.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Education

• A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of seasoned leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience that develops a working knowledge of pipe fitting and machinist/welder operations.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to train and develop staff.
• Management skills in work planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and interpersonal communication.
• Comprehensive understanding of multiple plumbing systems, including heating, steam, steam and condensate, fire sprinkler, domestic and wastewater, drainage (acid waste and venting), gas, and storm drainage systems.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, pipe fitting, steam fitting, welding, and related activities associated with the supervisory role.
• Competency in and awareness of OSHA safety standards associated with confined spaces, chemicals, noxious sewage material, steam, natural gas, forklift operation, and the use of various hand and stationary tools.

Certifications or Licensure

• Idaho State Journeyman Plumber’s License.

Required to Apply

• Resume

• Cover letter
  
  

IMPORTANT:

Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

Why BYU-Idaho

BYU-Idaho is a distinctive faith-based university focused on its mission to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. Employees play an important role in supporting that mission by helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and reach their divine potential.

Working at BYU-Idaho means contributing to a campus community that values faith, learning, service, and purposeful work. Each role on campus supports the university’s broader effort to bless students and prepare them to make a meaningful difference wherever they serve.

Compensation

General information available to applicants upon request.

Benefits

BYU-Idaho offers benefits and resources designed to support eligible employees and their families. Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status. Eligible full-time employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• An employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recreational facilities and employee wellness programs

Work Schedule

Regular Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Weekend / Holiday / On Call:

As required.

Travel:

As required.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

BYU-Idaho
Human Resources

employment@byui.edu