Job Description

Indian River State College is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment for students, employees, and visitors. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting this mission by overseeing the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of College facilities across multiple campuses, ensuring our buildings and systems operate efficiently and effectively.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.

At The River, we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.

Why Join The River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; supplemental plans; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Affordable Coverage: PPO and HMO options starting at approximately $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage
• Retirement Security: Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, plus optional tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and access to local attraction discounts
• Growth & Development: Professional development opportunities, leadership training, and career advancement pathways

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, this position manages and coordinates activities of a multifaceted physical plant operation that provides effective support and services to all College campuses, and the buildings.  Duties include: ensuring that the condition of all College facilities maintains the highest possible standard of excellence in providing an outstanding learning environment for students; developing, implementing, and expanding programs and schedules for preventive maintenance, equipment replacement, and energy conservation for continuous facility improvements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides general oversight of the Physical Plant Department for planning, budgeting, and coordinating, including facilities maintenance of all College buildings and maintenance.
• Manages all day/evening maintenance performed at all campus sites.
• Provides guidance to assist team in the growth and fulfillment of their respective duties; provides the direction, organization, and supervision for all clerical staff, including selection, assignment, and performance evaluation; approves leave requests; addresses complaints and grievances; establishes scheduling policies; ensures accuracy of hours worked for hourly and salaried employees; provides equal access to training and staff development for all plant employees; and interprets policies for employees.
• Assist in the preparation of the physical plant budget in a fiscally responsible manner in line with the College mission and goals.
• Provides professional and technical direction regarding proposals, specifications, and construction standards; reviews and evaluates Department work products, methods, and procedures.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations concerning environmental protection, fire and electrical underwriter codes, safety, boiler and pressure vessel codes, and other codes and regulations which may apply.
• Represents the Physical Plant Department in meetings with College staff.
• Provides estimated the cost of repair projects in terms of labor, materials, and overhead; coordinates contracted maintenance services; and identifies and determines methods to increase efficiency and energy conservation in all operations.
• Oversight of physical plant activities that occur on weekdays, weekends, during holidays, or after normal working hours (24 hour on call).
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree; Bachelors’ degree preferred. five (5) years of related supervisory or lead experience preferably in a college setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Knowledge of management, maintenance system operations, and building construction.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, solving problems, and planning projects.
• Skill in delivering customer services.
• Ability to be flexible, gather data and information, and make sound decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline