Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Supervisor

PRINCIPIA

Operations & Maintenance Engineer Supervisor overseeing daily maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems at Principia College. Ensures effective execution and supervises engineering staff for reliability.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeElsah • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $42 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.

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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