Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job DescriptionFacilities Maintenance Supervisor
Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Blackburn College is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join our Physical Plant team. Blackburn is experiencing historic momentum, including a 25% increase in incoming classes over the past two years and significant investments in campus facilities and the student experience.
Reporting to the Director of Physical Plant, this position performs preventive, corrective, and operational maintenance across multiple trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building systems. The successful candidate will also supervise student workers as part of Blackburn's nationally distinctive student-managed Work Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Perform general building maintenance, carpentry, painting, and repairs.
• Utilize the College's work order management system (CMMS).
• Train and supervise student employees.
• Assist with campus events and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and campus safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Three to five years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated skills in at least two skilled trades; HVAC experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid sick leave
• vacation days annually after the first year
• 23 paid holidays
• Tuition waiver benefits at more than 800 participating institutions

About Blackburn College:
Blackburn College is a private, residential liberal arts college located in Carlinville, Illinois. Blackburn is nationally recognized for its student-centered mission, strong sense of community, and distinctive Work Program, which provides students with meaningful leadership and employment experiences as they pursue their degrees.

Blackburn College features a robust benefits package. For additional information, please visit https://blackburn.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/ and click on the Employee Benefits Summary Tab.

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter including a diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current, and professional references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.