Department

Building Maintenance

Job Posting Title

Skilled Trades Supervisor, Building Maintenance

Job Description

Skilled Trades Supervisor of Building Maintenance, Fort Hays State University, Building Maintenance department, full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Skilled Trades Supervisor manages and coordinates daily maintenance issues for University facilities, structures, and other property. Oversees a team of employees to provide maintenance to assigned areas of campus. Manages the schedules and activities of maintenance staff members in order to direct and manage their workflow. Ensures that assigned staff members have all tools and materials required to complete assignments. Facilitates the efficient operation of academic and administrative facilities for students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have five years of professional experience in several skilled trades.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory experience
Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to organize and prioritize work
More than 5 years of professional experience
Extensive knowledge of all building trades and general maintenance repairs

Priority Deadline: December 7, 2025. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Responsibilities:

Manage maintenance projects; communicate upcoming projects and information with employees and review work orders.
Prioritize and assign work orders to appropriate employees. Review completed work orders for quality control.
Hire, train, and evaluate new and existing employees.
Confer with external parties to clarify the details of work orders.
Organize work performed in shops and information related to work orders.
Approve employee time sheets and time off requests.
Acquire needed equipment, tools and materials. Maintain appropriate inventory and keep accurate records.
Manage and oversee preventative maintenance of campus facilities systems.
Arrange cost estimates, and write and manage job cost records.
Locate and mark campus utilities for current and future projects. Communicate with all contractors to make sure they are aware of utilities.
Prepare invoices for office staff by reviewing purchased items and assigning appropriate account information.
Respond to after-hours emergencies.
Provide positive customer service.
Perform any other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Application Documents:

Candidates should submit a single PDF containing:

Cover letter addressing experience, qualifications, and how the applicant is suited to the position;
Current curriculum vitae;
The names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Blake Weigel

bjweigel2@fhsu.edu

785-628-5222

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.