Rutgers University

Supervisor Maintenance & Construction

Rutgers University$72K — $103K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of facility management experience, including supervisory roles.
  • Valid New Jersey driver's license is a must.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Substitution of lead experience for certification may apply.
  • Preferred: certification as Facility Manager from BOMA or IFMA.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the physical condition and regulatory compliance of University facilities.
  • Manage and allocate physical resources and equipment for facility maintenance.
  • Coordinate cleaning, maintenance, and renovation efforts with Physical Plant Units.
  • Ensure facilities meet established service levels and occupant needs.
  • Monitor compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
  • Competitive retirement benefits with saving options.
  • Employee educational benefits for the employee and dependents.
  • Life insurance and employee discount programs.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Supervisor Maintenance & Construction

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance

Department
Facilities Maintenance Newark

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Supervisor Maintenance & Construction for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Responsible for the overall physical condition, regulatory compliance and appearance of all assigned University facilities and real properties,
  • in accordance with established Service Levels and occupant needs. Ensures efficient and effective management of physical resources, materials and equipment in the course of maintaining assigned facilities.
  • Monitors and/or coordinates the efforts of Physical Plant Units providing equipment maintenance, cleaning, and construction/renovation and/or systems installation/repair, to assigned area.


FLSA
Exempt

Grade
24S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
72607.000

Mid Range Salary
88194.000

Maximum Salary
103780.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs


Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description
CWA 1031

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years' experience in facility management, two of which served in a lead, supervisory or management capacity.


Certifications/Licenses
  • A valid New Jersey driver's license.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Additional experience in a lead capacity can be substituted for certification requirement.
  • Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Microsoft Office Suite and/or relational databases.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification or licensure as a Facility Manager by BOMA, IFMA and/or New Jersey Department of Education is preferred.


Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the individual to stand, walk, talk and hear over 2/3 of the time; to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and to reach with arms and hands up to 2/3 of the time; to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell less than 1/3 of the time. The job requires that a weight be lifted or a force exerted up to 10 pounds 2/3 of the time, from 25 pounds up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time. The position requires close, distance and color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception as well as the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The individual in this position may be exposed to environmental conditions such as fumes or airborne particles up to 2/3 of the time; to bio-hazardous materials or toxic or caustic chemicals that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, to risk of radiation, wet of humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, work in high or precarious places, extreme heat or cold (non-weather), less than 1/3 of the time. Moderate noise is typical for the environment for this job.

Special Conditions
  • The Supervisor Facilities Maintenance position has been deemed "Essential", requiring the staff member to be on-site when needed.
  • Shift/Schedule: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM , Monday through Friday.


Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST0373

Posting Open Date
02/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents: With the submission of your application, please ensure that an updated resume is uploaded. Your resume must include the month and year for each position in your employment history, as well as indicate whether each role was full-time, part-time, or per-diem.

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

About Rutgers University

Rutgers University is a public research university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The university has three main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, New Jersey, as well as several satellite locations. Rutgers University was founded in 1766 and is the eighth-oldest college in the United States. The university is known for its strong programs in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as its commitment to public service and community engagement. Rutgers University is a member of the Big Ten Conference and has a strong athletic program.
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