Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

SUPERVISOR, CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, Facilities-Maintenance and Utilities, Repair and Maintenance (R&M), to provide leadership and direction to assigned team members and contractors in repairing and maintaining all campus building’s mechanical equipment and systems. Will also provide information and guidance to tradespeople, supervisors, architects, and engineers looking to understand mechanical system operation.

Repair and Maintenance is responsible for 160 buildings within the campus portfolio consisting of approximately 13m GSF.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: a high school diploma or its equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred); at least five years’ supervisory experience in building operations; expertise in one or more skilled trades, facilities management, or engineering discipline; background in a repair and maintenance setting overseeing mechanical, electrical and plumbing fields; direct experience in HVAC, refrigeration troubleshooting, and repair; demonstrated proficiency in job planning and execution; ability to manage work order backlogs and make good sound judgments when prioritizing daily work; excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; experience with computer systems; ability to traverse in and around mechanical rooms and on rooftops; and demonstrated ability to manage a large portfolio of academic, office, lab, and housing buildings. Experience working in an academic setting preferred. Job #18768-9

Must be available to respond to off-hour campus emergencies and to work any shift deemed appropriate due to operational needs.

MIT will conduct a background check (including checking criminal records) for finalists.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.