Maintenance Supervisor Senior

Housing and Dining Services seeks qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Supervisor Senior. This "working supervisor" plans, organizes and directs maintenance related activities for several residence halls, large dining centers, and retail venues. Regular work hours are 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Facilities Management.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises, trains, coaches, evaluates maintenance staff
• Develops a team of motivated, engaged staff committed to delivering exemplary customer service
• Assists in the overall planning of maintenance operations, mechanical trades projects, remodeling and construction projects
• Writes purchase requests and orders materials and equipment
• Prepares estimates of labor and materials costs
• Monitors facilities and equipment for adherence to various codes
• Coordinates and schedules work with specialty trades and vendors
• Develops preventative maintenance schedules
• Develops, plans, monitors overall maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Maintains and repairs commercial foodservice equipment
• Inspects building and equipment

Housing and Dining Services (HDS) is a large, complex, diverse, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. Although we are a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. What a great team to be part of!

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

The duties of this position are required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 5 years experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of trade school or apprenticeship training in multiple mechanical trades
• One year supervisory experience
• Knowledge of commercial foodservice equipment and the ability to troubleshoot and repair the equipment
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer service

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license upon employment
• Completion of KSU Pillars of Leadership training within six months of appointment

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest
2. Current resume
3. Online application

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

$22.83 - $30.50 per hour