Maintenance Manager

What You'll be Doing

Supervise the operations of a multi‑craft campus maintenance zone. Serve as the primary liaison between Residential Housing Administration, Building Services, and zone staff to ensure effective communication and high levels of customer service.

• Provide leadership, direction, and administrative supervision to zone personnel.
• Train, assign, and evaluate work; monitor performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Counsel employees and administer corrective action as needed.
• Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, compensation, and termination.
• Organize and prioritize work orders; coordinate activities with other zones, central shops, and specialty teams.
• Develop wage, salary, supply, expense, and capital budget recommendations.
• Administer work budgets and monitor expenditures to prevent overruns.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for all buildings within the zone and recommend improvements or new initiatives as appropriate.

Join a team that keeps Purdue University's campus running smoothly and looking its best year‑round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave.
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income.
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supervision or technology.
• 3+ years of administrative supervisory experience, preferably in a technical or industrial area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• A valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license.

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and building construction and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and service manuals.
• Computer literacy with database and word processing knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with proven strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, subordinates, and peers.
• Conflict resolution skills.

• Significant experience in facilities maintenance or one of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, refrigeration, etc.

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• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt (Eligible For Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Non‑exempt Defined Contribution Plan.

• Management 2
• Pay Band: S070
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