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Position Title: Trades Manager Reports To: Director of Buildings and Grounds Department : Buildings and Grounds FLSA Status : Non-exempt Employment Status : Full-time
Position Summary:
This position requires a highly organized and proactive leader to oversee the daily operations of the Building Trades teams. The team members focus on building envelope maintenance program as well as the mechanical systems. Managing vendors, other team members and communicating with departments to ensure the position will require the management of administrative tasks, support team members, support campus inquiries and ensure a productive work environment. Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and must be a team player.
Core Department Values Respect- Empathy and trust Information- Truth & Fact to the best of your knowledge Connect- Be present in conversations Hope- Team building or personal knowledge gained
Responsibilities
Oversees and actively work with B&G work order system and other Mt Mary systems Oversee calendar management for team members, scheduling meetings, schedule vendors and appointments as needed.
Support human resources functions including correcting employees, hiring and onboarding new employees.
Communicate effectively with department team members, students, faculty, and vendors to help smooth operations.
Maintains an organized workspace and shop space.
Lead team management efforts by providing guidance and support to staff members. Including team meetings
Aid in supervising daily office activities to ensure compliance with company policies.
Manages vendors to perform preventative maintenance tasks as well as repair projects. Holds vendors accountable from quoting the task to invoicing. As well as warrantee work.
Works as a project manager to keep track of projects and work orders. Prepares schedules and reports as needed
Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by B&G Director.
Ability to run a small crew of 2 to 4 employees Manages the preventative- maintained program for the University.
Recommends replacement of equipment whenever necessary and evaluates new equipment for its durability and value.
Oversees maintenance repairs and installations by directing and coordinating all vendors on campus. · Assists in creating annual operating and capital budgets.
Create a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with safety procedures.
Attends meetings with various departmental personnel in order to prioritize maintenance request
Skills and Experience:
Associate degree in HVAC or graduate of state approved plumbing or HVC related apprenticeship program and a minimum of three years of industrial HVAC systems experience required. Will consider candidates who possess HVAC -related certification and 5 years of related job experience
Certifications in cross connect or backflow preferred.
Strong hands-on experience with a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, food service and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Ability to mentor departmental staff to enhance their performance, development and productivity. Proven leadership role preferred.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite is required
Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinance and regulations of State and local authorities
Ability to interpret and comprehend blueprints and schematics
Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing environment and a STRONG work ethic and desire to learn.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups to provide positive customer service interactions.
Strong understanding of contracting practices and methods.
Knowledge of applicable safety code
Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with Mount Mary students, employees, and alumnae
Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects
Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must reach, bend, stoop, lift
Must sit, walk or stand
Some repetitive motion may be required
Working Conditions:
Ability to work variable schedules including weekends, nights, and day shifts as necessary.
Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year
Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision and values.
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