Systems Supervisor

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist
- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

The Systems Supervisor provides operational leadership, technical expertise, and strategic oversight for the college’s core mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy-management, and life-safety infrastructure. This working supervisor role requires hands‑on troubleshooting, contractor coordination, project management, and
collaborative leadership aligned with the college’s community-centered mission.

This is a full‑time position eligible for full benefits. Hourly wages are approximately $30.54.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor, schedule, and evaluate the Systems Department staff.
• Assign daily work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency‑response rotations.
• Build a culture of safety, continuous learning, accountability, and high‑quality customer service.
• Provide technical direction and supervision for all Systems Department work.

Technical Oversight and Maintenance

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, boiler, and related mechanical systems.
• Manage the Building Automation System / Energy Management System to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality.
• Supervise high‑ and low‑voltage electrical distribution, lighting, motors, controls, plumbing, and backflow prevention systems.
• Ensure fire alarms, suppression systems, emergency lighting, backup generators, and egress systems remain compliant and operational.
• Develop seasonal preparedness plans, including winterization, freeze prevention, boiler redundancy checks, and severe‑weather response.

Operations, Compliance, and Project Support

• Manage relationships with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life‑safety contractors.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, permits, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure campus systems meet applicable code and safety requirements.
• Support capital renewal planning, equipment replacement, and deferred‑maintenance tracking.
• Assist the AVP for Facilities Management with the annual operating and capital budget planning.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy) or related field; equivalent technical certifications and experience considered.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of progressive commercial or institutional facilities‑maintenance experience.
• At least 2‑3 years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, energy‑management, and fire/life‑safety systems.
• Technical skills in at least one of the following trades: HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to faculty, staff, students, administrators, and contractors.
• Experience with automated building‑management systems such as Siemens, KMC, Honeywell, or similar platforms.
• Ability to respond to after‑hours campus emergencies and winter‑weather events within a reasonable driving distance.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating energy trends and diagnosing system inefficiencies.
• Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, stay on budget, and work collaboratively
  across departments.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education or a multiple‑building, campus‑like environment.
• Knowledge of energy conservation, green building practices, and long‑term infrastructure planning.

• Supervise the Energy Systems Manager and full‑time Systems Technicians
• Oversee and direct the work of 1 regular independent Systems contractor

Required:

• Proficient with computer systems and basic programming.
• An understanding of computer networking.
• Ability to write reports and generate business correspondence and communicate clear and specific…