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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Senior Supervisor, Preventive Maintenance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, United States


Senior Supervisor, Preventive Maintenance Job Number: 23910 Functional Area: Facilities Operations Department: Dof Repair & Maintenance School Area: Department of Facilities Employment Type: Full-Time Employment Category: Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available: No Schedule: M-F, 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Posting Description SENIOR SUPERVISOR, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM), Facilities-Repair and Maintenance (R&M), to manage the preventive maintenance teams and contract vendors--under the supervision of the manager of R&M--to provide superior customer service and maintain all buildings and systems. Will also be responsible for providing leadership and ongoing supervision of all PM supervisors and provide standby supervisory coverage in R&M on a rotating basis on weekends and holidays. Job Requirements REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; at least five years of experience in building operations and maintenance service; supervisory experience in a repair and maintenance setting with oversight over mechanical systems; direct experience with HVAC and instrument tech systems and operation and the ability to direct a staff of tradespersons in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of equipment; ability to troubleshoot and determine building issues and recommend necessary changes and to interact with other trade groups and coordinate building repairs; proficiency with scheduling and planning work and ability to manage work orders and make good sound judgments when prioritizing daily work; excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; experience with computers systems, CMMS programs, e-mail, and the Internet; MA wastewater license or willingness to obtain a license; and demonstrated ability to manage a large PM workload in academic, office, lab, and housing buildings. PREFERRED: bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. Job #23910-10 Work conditions: maneuvering in and around mechanical rooms and on rooftops; exposure to unusual noise levels, tight spaces, varied temperatures, and outside environmental conditions with no protection from the weather for short periods of time; working in research labs that contain hazardous materials; exposure to infrastructure environments such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; moving objects weighing 10 to 20 lbs.; and traversing long distances and/or moving from site to site. Repair and Maintenance is a 24/7 operation. Must be available to respond to off-hour emergencies and standby supervisory coverage on a rotating basis on weekends and holidays. 4/8/24