Facilities Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:

• Responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all industrial equipment across the department's laundry facility, print shop, and mail operations. Requires advanced troubleshooting and repair skills, manufacturer certifications, and independent judgment to balance in-house maintenance with vendor service contracts. Designs and implements preventative maintenance programs, manages parts and tools inventory, trains student staff, and provides strategic input on equipment purchases. Acts as the primary liaison with Physical Facilities and external vendors to support uninterrupted production. Plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, reducing operational costs, and extending the life cycle of major industrial assets. Expected to contribute to strategic decision-making through data-driven maintenance reports, cost analysis, and capital investment recommendations.

What you'll do in this role:

Building and Production Services Equipment

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial laundry, print, and mail equipment.
• Obtain and maintain manufacturer certifications, enabling direct parts purchasing and cancellation of unnecessary vendor maintenance contracts.
• Evaluate repair complexity and coordinate with external specialists when required.
• Advise management on cost-effectiveness of in-house versus vendor maintenance.
• Interpret technical schematics, PLC programs, and electronic control systems to support advanced troubleshooting.
• Ensure all repairs meet industry safety and reliability standards.

Preventative Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Maintain critical spare parts and tools to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.
• Establish routine care programs carried out by student staff.
• Implement computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or equivalent tracking tools to document maintenance activities.

Operations Support and Problem Solving

• Respond rapidly to urgent breakdowns to keep laundry, printing, and mail operations running.
• Provide temporary workarounds while awaiting parts or service.
• Offer input on new equipment purchases, considering lifecycle costs and maintainability.
• Develop contingency plans to maintain operational continuity during extended outages.
   

Vendor and Campus Relations

• Serve as liaison with campus Physical Facilities, balancing collaboration with departmental independence in equipment maintenance.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement agreements for parts and service.
• Provide input on vendor negotiations and budgeting for service contracts.
• Act as the technical expert during contract negotiations to ensure service agreements deliver value and measurable performance outcomes.

Training and Supervision

• Recruit, train, and supervise student maintenance crew members.
• Develop training programs and performance standards for routine maintenance tasks.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and knowledge transfer.
• Mentor student staff to build practical technical skills, creating a pipeline of future talent for the university.

Strategic Input, Safety, and Data Tracking

• Maintain logs, track downtime, and report key performance data.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for maintenance and capital costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and hazard management across all facilities.
• Analyze maintenance trends to identify root causes of failures and recommend long-term reliability improvements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency response planning.

What qualifies you for this role:

Minimum education/experience required:  

• Must have 5+ years' experience in maintenance, equipment repair, mechanical systems, or equivalent technical field.
• Must have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
• Must have experience leading, training, or supervising staff or student workers in a technical environment.
• Must have experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in maintenance for industrial laundry and industrial printing operations.
• Must have experience using maintenance software, performance metrics, or CMMS to track repairs and equipment reliability.

Preferred:

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Manufacturer certifications in laundry, printing, or mail equipment.
• Supervisory experience in facilities or production environment.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing service agreements.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent advanced safety training.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in industrial technology, engineering, or related field strongly preferred
• Certifications in PLC programming, electrical systems, or reliability engineering.

A physical exam will be conducted as a part of the hiring process for this position.

Physical Effort: Moderate

• Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.

Environment:

• Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters

Hazards:

• Moderate existing or potential hazards

Typical Physical Efforts, Environmental Factors, and Hazards:

• Heat from boilers or steam driven equipment (30 min to 4 hours, up to 5 days per week)
• Working in dirty conditions from oil and grease (30 min to 4 hours, 5 days per week)
• Lifting heavy equipment such as motors or other parts up to 50 lbs. (30 min, 5 days per week)

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $63,500 to $82,500 (Depending on Experience)

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU