Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Working Title: MEP Supervisor Position Number: 008156 Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time Time Limited Position: No Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Facilities Management Posting Number: 0401882 SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Job Category: Professional Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Operations and Maintenance unit is responsible for maintaining campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and associated infrastructure systems to ensure reliable facility operations. The department supports preventive maintenance programs, capital renewal efforts, emergency response activities, regulatory compliance, energy conservation initiatives, and customer-focused service delivery.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Supervisor provides leadership, management, and strategic oversight for the maintenance, repair, operation, and optimization of campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building automation, and associated building systems. This position is responsible for directing staff, contractors, budgets, and operational resources while ensuring campus infrastructure systems remain reliable, code-compliant, energy efficient, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Working under the direction of the Facilities Assistant Director of Operations, the MEP Supervisor develops and implements operational strategies, preventive maintenance programs, workforce development initiatives, and performance measures that support a high-performing facilities operation. This position serves as a technical resource and operational leader responsible for maintaining continuity of campus operations, infrastructure reliability, and response to critical operational issues.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and technical training in mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing skilled trades fields through an accredited technical institution; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and progressively responsible experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building systems operations, infrastructure management, or skilled trades operations, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, building automation systems, preventive maintenance programs, and multi-trade operations in commercial, industrial, institutional, or higher education environments.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), work order management platforms, and facility asset management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent operational needs.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License/
• Must possess and maintain a current EPA Universal Certification as required for the operation, maintenance, servicing, and oversight of HVAC and refrigerant-containing systems.
• Must maintain all certifications, licenses, and credentials required to perform assigned responsibilities throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building automation, and related infrastructure systems, including applicable codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary facilities operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance, infrastructure assessments, emergency response, continuity planning, and long-term renewal strategies.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple capital projects, renovations, system upgrades, and operational initiatives while maintaining service continuity and balancing institutional priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop professional and skilled-trades staff, including performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, accountability, and team development.
• Ability to manage budgets, procurement, contracts, labor, materials, equipment, and operational risks while communicating technical information effectively and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible facilities operations experience.
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience overseeing multiple skilled trades disciplines.
• Experience within higher education, healthcare, municipal, military, or institutional environments.
• Experience managing Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS platforms, and energy management programs.
• Additional trade licenses, technical certifications, or professional credentials related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or facilities management.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

• To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the application in full, including listing your last five years of employment history. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)