Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) or HVAC Supervisor
- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 30, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) or HVAC Supervisor
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination or a University authorized exemption is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) or HVAC Supervisor
Job Profile Title
Supervisor, Facilities
Job Description Summary
Provides direct oversight for operational and maintenance decisions involving staff and contractor deployment, assigning and scheduling work, resource leveling, and overall team building among assigned workforce. This labor force will be comprised primarily of, but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) o r H V AC trades. Works collaboratively with Preventative Maintenance Coordinator and other supervisors to ensure successful completion of preventative maintenance work. Operates within assigned budget goals. Authorizes purchases as needed to support assigned group within established guidelines. Provides customer follow-up to ensure quality and timeliness of work. Supports all designated initiatives while ensuring adherence to the collective bargaining agreement. Also, supports all initiatives involving Worker Safety and sustainability. Ensure compliance with all University and departmental policies and procedures. Manages and participates in grievance/discipline process. Works with Managers, vendors -, and the Design and Construction group to meet established service priorities/requests. Develops working knowledge of time and attendance and divisional work order systems; ensures accuracy of payroll inputs. Monitors and participates in training and talent management programs.
The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.
The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) or HVAC Supervisor
Reporting to a Trades Manager, provides direct oversight for operational and maintenance decisions involving staff and contractor deployment, assigning and scheduling work, resource leveling, and overall team building among assigned workforce. This labor force will be comprised primarily of, but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) o r H V AC trades. Works collaboratively with Preventative Maintenance Coordinator and other supervisors to ensure successful completion of preventative maintenance work. Operates within assigned budget goals. Authorizes purchases as needed to support assigned group within established guidelines. Provides customer follow-up to ensure quality and timeliness of work. Supports all designated initiatives while ensuring adherence to the collective bargaining agreement. Also, supports all initiatives involving Worker Safety and sustainab1hty. Ensure compliance with all University and departmental policies and procedures. Manages and participates in grievance/discipline process. Works with Managers, vendors -, and the Design and Construction group to meet established service priorities/requests. Develops working knowledge of time and attendance and divisional work order systems; ensures accuracy of payroll inputs. Monitors and participates in training and talent management programs.
Qualifications
- Technical School diploma or equivalent is required with 5 years of hands-on knowledge and practice on building systems, plus experience in staff management (e.g. supervisory, leader-person, foremen) preferably in a unionized work environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of applicable city/state/codes and ASHRE standards.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, staff/contractor management, team-building, customer relations abilities and solid written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and computerized maintenance management systems.
Targeted Pay Range: $61,046 - $110,000
This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Facilities and Real Estate Services
Pay Range
$61,046.00 - $95,972.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition
benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get
tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also
eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to
help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment
options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the
year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family
members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the
costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community
or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you
won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always
provide proof of good health and are subject to
underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to
supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing
demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an
array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,
you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as
cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our
arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at
Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest
music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member
of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the
excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and
entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great
deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission
and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie
tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance
between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job
structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable
loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or
currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible
employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up
to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Left-Bank-Facilites--Real-Estate-Services/Mechanical--Electrical---Plumbing--MEP--Trades-Supervisor_JR00064520-1
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