Position Title:Supervisor Plant Services – Utilities Maintenance
Job Group:Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications:- Four years experience excluding apprenticeship in the applicable craft, trade or plant service supervised; or the equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. – Must possess and maintain a current valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:Possession of a state-sponsored stationary engineers license similar to the State of Minnesota Second Class Engineer license.
Certification for welding of utility plant piping systems according to ASME B31.1 standards.
Basic certification in one or more predictive maintenance skills, such as thermography, vibration analysis, or lubricating oil technician.
Job Description:
The Department of Facilities Planning and Management at Iowa State University is seeking an experienced Supervisor Plant Services to lead and coordinate maintenance of power plant and remote facilities’ mechanical equipment. This hands-on role is key in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently, managing everything from scheduling repairs to maintaining critical records for equipment, parts, and supplies.
As the Supervisor Plant Services, you’ll be a vital front-line leader for all mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring your team performs at the highest standards. If you’re ready to take on a role where you’ll make a real impact, all while enjoying the vibrant Iowa State University community.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities- Controls the work unit in establishing work schedules, assigning or reassigning duties, effecting transfers, and approving leave and overtime.- Maintains accurate records, including time records, work schedules, and charges.- Verifies and approves materials requisitioned by employees.- Reviews and checks performance of assigned personnel in order to maintain high standards of service and workmanship.- Interviews and effectively recommends hiring.- Evaluates employee performance and effectively recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, merit increases, and termination.- Trains and orients new employees; may conduct formal training.- Reviews and keeps informed of new developments and techniques within area.- Assist in preparing job cost estimates.- Serves as first step in grievance procedure.- Maintains and enforces prescribed safety standards.- Performs the duties and responsibilities of the craft supervised as required and in emergency situations.- Monitors equipment maintenance schedules and assigns maintenance when required.- Orders repairs and parts when necessary.- Acts upon requests and complaints from departments related to custodial services.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.- Ability to establish goals, schedule work, set deadlines for total accomplishment for self and subordinates.- Ability to measure and evaluate employee performance and conduct reviews.- Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.- Knowledge of appropriate interviewing techniques.- Knowledge of and ability to enforce safety standards.- Ability to accurately maintain a system of records.- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the trade supervised.- Knowledge of building costs.- Knowledge of purchasing policies and procurement practices.- Ability to prepare cost estimates and specifications for facilities, equipment, materials, and repairs.- Ability to communicate and interact with outside organizations and agencies such as municipal and state agencies and numerous private sectors.- Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:19
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: November 7, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 24, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15875
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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