PRINCIPIA

Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Supervisor

PRINCIPIA

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Elsah • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $37 - $42 per hour

About the role

  • Supervise in-house MEP engineers to maintain building systems, ensuring effective communication and leadership for cohesive teamwork.
  • Offer regular feedback and development opportunities to support a high-performing, inclusive team.
  • Coordinate with in-house trades, other campus departments, and external contractors to streamline maintenance and minimize disruptions.
  • Periodically support the Chief Engineer and other Facilities personnel on capital renewal projects.
  • Communicate professionally to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Capable of handling MEPFS service calls and tickets, and troubleshooting issues independently or with a team.
  • Develop and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and longevity.
  • Monitor maintenance metrics and system performance data using software platforms to drive continuous improvement.
  • Participate in emergency response and provide after-hours support as needed for urgent maintenance issues.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of journeyman-level experience with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
  • 10-hr OSHA training, 30-hr preferred.
  • Must be available to respond to emergencies after hours or on weekends.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements.
  • CDL License preferred.
Benefits
  • Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
  • Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
  • Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical systemselectrical systemsplumbing systemspreventive maintenancecorrective maintenancetroubleshootingmaintenance metricssystem performance datacapital renewal projectscustomer service
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteamworkfeedbackdevelopment opportunitiesinclusivitycoordinationemergency responsesupportive attitudeproblem-solving
Certifications
10-hr OSHA training30-hr OSHA trainingCDL Licensehigh school diploma