Maintenance Supervisor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

006261

Position Title

Maintenance Supervisor - 006261

Division

Finance and Administration

Department

173610 - Maintenance Office

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, four years of experience in general building maintenance and repair work, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Maintenance Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Supervisor. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of the electricians, painters, plumbers, maintenance mechanics, roofers and all other trades personnel, technicians and contractors in the maintenance and repair of buildings along with maintenance, repair and installation of equipment.
• Makes requisitions and/or purchases of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keeps records and manages employees’ time, safety training, and makes reports as required.
• Assists with hiring, disciplining, and evaluating personnel.
• Assists with work assignments using applicable hand and power tools.
• Receivies work orders from multiple work order systems, contacts requester to clarify requested task, assigns and dispatches a trade and/or craft, tracks progress, attaches documents, enters critical data and finishes and/or closes work orders.
• Manages the maintenance department’s recyclable universal waste and employee safety training.
• Serves as essential personnel during University closings.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials and tools.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

09/09/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Working Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular