Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Under the direction of the Housing Maintenance Manager, the Housing Maintenance Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for maintaining the housing facilities at Virginia Tech. The Maintenance Supervisor will be tasked with supervision of staff as they complete daily work assignments along with providing hands‑on training to staff for items including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related system components.

In addition to supervision of departmental staff the supervisor will also work with the Housing Maintenance Manager to manage contractor repairs to include soliciting pricing, scheduling work, and overseeing quality of contractor's work performed. As needed and directed by the Housing Maintenance Manager, the supervisor will also assign work orders, approve leave, and assist with administrative tasks.

• Extensive experience with repair and installation of commercial building systems and equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical trades.
• Previous commercial or residential facilities maintenance.
• Experience with computerized work order systems.

• Journeyman or Master certification in a trade occupation.
• Previous supervision experience.

4

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Regular

Salary $70,000 - $75,000/year and commensurate with experience

40

September 23, 2026

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm and as needed for good customer service

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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