Trades Supervisor

Summary

VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Trades Supervisor in the Physical Plant. The Trades Supervisor organizes, leads, instructs, plans, schedules, and directs a team of skilled and semi-skilled multi-craft trades; sets and communicates expectations related to the goals and objectives of the unit; provides constructive feedback and training to ensure that the necessary knowledge and skills are in place to accomplish goals; and manages performance utilizing University policies and guidelines including all recruiting, discipline, evaluations, and employee work profiles.

The Trades Supervisor plays a critical role in planning and coordinating the work of multiple trades to ensure high quality work and exceptional customer service with an eye toward optimizing efficiency and effectiveness of operations in the zone focusing on reinvestment and deferred maintenance program development; this role assists in the performance of strategic planning.

The Trades Supervisor is responsible for the repair and maintenance of building systems, to include interior and exterior infrastructure; maximizing availability and minimizing cost of operation while providing the customer with the greatest utility and the highest possible level of service. The role directs all work associated with preventive maintenance schedules to extend the life of the equipment and systems, maximize energy and resource conservation, and minimize emergency service calls.

The Trades Supervisor consistently develops, utilizes, and completes reports/queries, to include work load management reports such as backlog/aging reports utilizing a computer maintenance management system.

The VCU Facilities Department has has a competitive starting salary and a generous package of state benefits.

Benefits include:
• 28 days of annual paid leave
• 16 days of annual holiday leave
• Competitive health benefits package commences within 30 days of employment
• All uniforms, safety boots and tools provided
• Paid training
• Retirement offered Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester (6 credits)
• Parental and Care Giver Leave

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience supervising, instructing, directing, leading, evaluating, organizing, scheduling, and planning a team of skilled and semi-skilled multi-craft trades in a Commercial or Institutional Facility
• Extensive knowledge of physical plant maintenance and methods of construction; general knowledge of the various trades, demonstrated ability to work from plans for improvement or alteration of buildings and equipment
• Ability to set priorities, oversee contractors, and have knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia's procurement system
• Computer skills to include Computerized Maintenance Management System experience
• Strong leader with excellent written and oral communication skills and customer service focus
• Exposure to and knowledge of safe work environments in accordance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as environmental health standards for indoor environmental quality
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Experience working in a higher education and research environment preferred
• State of Virginia Journeyman License in Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Virginia Driver's license

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands & Activities

Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Essential
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential

Environmental Conditions

Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Marginal
Mists/gases: Marginal

Emotional Demands

Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

OPR Eligible: No

Salary Range: $70,000 - $78,000



Position Details:

Department: Facilities Management, Physical Plant
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt