Electronic Mechanic and Key Control Supervisor

Ball State University welcomes applications for our Electronic Mechanic and Key Control Supervisor position.

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the activities of electronic mechanics ; supervise the activities of Key Control; prepare cost estimates and material requisitions; inspect work for projects and renovations; manage all elevator and lift maintenance; coordinate with users and/or departments to determine project requirements; monitor work order completion; plan, develop, write, and implement various preventative maintenance programs; prepare reports, setting forth analyses, progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations and/or conclusions regarding maintenance and construction projects.

Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Over five years of experience in an appropriate trade and at least three years of supervisory experience; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

Personal computer and software proficiency.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Completion of an apprenticeship program; proficiency in at least one craft area or discipline; over three years supervisory experience.

Skilled trades personnel and group leaders; Key Control Specialist.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the activities of electronic mechanics involved in construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects to university buildings, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with established programs, standards, and procedures.

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the activities of Key Control which includes keys, cores, and electronic access.

Prepare cost estimates and material requisitions for projects and renovations; inspect work in process and completed work to ensure efficiency of operations and adherence to cost estimate.

Manage the maintenance of all elevators and lifts including supervision of maintenance service contracts, state inspections, and keeping annual and 5-year inspections current.

Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including, but not limited, to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.

Monitor and enforce all safety, shop, and university rules and regulations and report problems to the Superintendent of Building Maintenance and resolve problems appropriately.

Coordinate with users and/or departments to determine project requirements; maintain liaison with all parties involved to discuss any modifications and facilitate the resolution of project problems; review and recommend changes and modifications to blueprints and/or job specifications as appropriate.

Monitor work order to completion of project/work to ensure that labor, supplies, and materials are charged to the appropriate work order; add change orders to original work order when additional work is requested and approved.

Update, maintain, and train workers on various job related chemicals, environmental and safety concerns, and MSDS/ OSHA regulations; maintain a working knowledge and awareness of all Environmental Health and Safety programs.

Plan, develop, write, and implement various preventative maintenance programs when appropriate; set up programs using a work order system and monitor for conformance; monitor reports generated from system regarding backlog of work, repeat work, etc.; propose changes in assignment and staffing as necessary.

Prepare reports, setting forth analyses, progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations and/or conclusions regarding maintenance and construction projects; use personal computer to generate reports and analysis with spreadsheet, word processing, and work order software.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.