Facilities/Building Maintenance Superintendents

Xavier University’s Office of Physical Plant is seeking applications for two Facilities/Building Maintenance Superintendents.  The Superintendent’s primary focus is on supporting Residential buildings or Athletics with secondary responsibility to assist the other Superintendents.  Both positions report to the Associate Director, Maintenance and Operations. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement of Xavier University’s equipment and facilities, with a focus on HVAC and Electrical systems.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a team of skilled craftsperson and specialty contractors.
• Plan and schedule daily assignments and workflow. Serve as the primary contact for daily scheduling of physical plant personnel including emergencies and off-standard situations; available on a 24/7 on-call basis.
• Coordinate and schedule outside contractors for specialized work not performed by inhouse craftsperson.
• Assess workforce to provide optimal team performance, resolve challenges within staff and provide specific recommendations for training.
• Provide hands on support as needed in field to fix the problem.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree or vocational/technical school degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 year of relevant experience.
• Universal refrigeration certification.
• Effective verbal and written communicators.
• Ability to lift heavy loads (approximate maximum 50 pounds), and work from ladders, scaffolding and aerial lift devices.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and driving record deemed insurable under Xavier’s policies and an available personal vehicle.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website. 

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion.  

BENEFITS:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.