ACR & Controls Shop Lead — Facilities Maintenance

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for the Superintendent I role within Facilities & Safety Services. This position leads trades staff, coordinates maintenance planning, ensures safety standards, and partners with campus stakeholders to prioritize workloads.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership for a large diverse team, budget planning, and preventive maintenance programs. It is based on campus with a strong emphasis on inclusion and lifelong learning benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant trade experience, an Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
• Proven ability to manage and provide strategic leadership for a large group of employees in a diverse environment.
• Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and workforce management.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being, with skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in worksite safety programs, hazardous materials protocols, and compliance with building codes.
• Experience with enterprise maintenance software (e.g., Maximo or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in decision-making.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle.
• OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to understand construction documents and asset specifications and cut sheets.

Responsibilities

• Supervising trades staff and providing leadership to (general)/forepersons and lead staff.
• Partnering with the Shop Manager on maintenance planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensuring safety compliance and supporting training programs.
• Proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Provide consultation and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including Maintenance Planners, Asset Management and campus partners to plan, schedule and prioritize workloads.

Skills

OSHA 10

Driver's license

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Safety compliance

Construction docs

Preventive maintenance

Budget planning

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for the Superintendent I role within Facilities & Safety Services. This position leads trades staff, coordinates maintenance planning, ensures safety standards, and partners with campus stakeholders to prioritize workloads.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership for a large diverse team, budget planning, and preventive maintenance programs. It is based on campus with a strong emphasis on inclusion and lifelong learning benefits.