TRADES SUPERVISOR

TRADES SUPERVISOR

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 00535115

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Who We Are: UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to over 25,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Our tree-lined, 104-acre campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper-east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please visit our website at www.uwm.edu

What We Offer:

• Innovative, and collaborative
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package
• On-site affordable day care
• Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

Job Summary
The Electric Shop Supervisor oversees the electrical distribution system on campus and manages the operations of the electric shop. This position also oversees the elevator maintenance and renewal program. They develop maintenance standards, coordinate maintenance and remodeling projects, monitor project plans, inspect work, and supervise personnel to ensure compliance with project timeline, plans and safety regulations. This person is responsible for motivating people in this shop to fulfill the department's mission to provide responsive, quality customer service to the campus community, exercising prudent budget oversight and fiscal responsibility, following and reporting on new technology, practicing sustainable maintenance and operations methods, and empowering your workforce to reach their full potential.

As a full-time staff, the incumbent will earn 176 hours of vacation per fiscal year and granted 176 hours (22 days) of initial entitlement sick leave available for use during the first 18 months of employment (will earn 96 hours (12 days) of sick leave per fiscal year after the initial entitlement period). These numbers are prorated for appointment percentage. Employees will also be granted 36 hours (4.5 days) of personal holiday hours per year and nine legal paid holidays.

Starting salary is $106,000 - $112,000

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this vacancy must:

• Proof of possession of a current Master Electrician license OR proof of possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience with changing work rules, processes and practices.
• Evidence of fire alarm training or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of customers and coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates will also have:

• One or more years of successful supervisory experience in the electrical trade OR evidence of solid lead/foreman experience.
• Evidence of elevator work and/or supervision
• Success leading and performing journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical distribution systems.
• Proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 safety training or equivalent safety training program
• Demonstrated work experience in higher education
• Evidence of possessing knowledge and skills of industry best practices of the electrical trade.
• Evidence of participation in industry professional organizations.
• Strong working knowledge and proficient use of a CMMS, such as TMA.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• Document listing the names and contact information for three professional references

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether she/he meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/33883 by the application deadline as listed in the instructions above.

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for Trades Supervisors position. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35281


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