Assistant Manager, Trades Shop (Steam Plant)

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Miami University is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Trades Shop (Steam Plant) to supervise utility systems maintenance and ensure reliable operations. You'll manage a team, coordinate with contractors, and maintain compliance with regulations while handling maintenance and repair activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of trade training and four years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires 18 months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and four years of experience in that trade.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the maintenance staff and assign tasks.
• Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance and repair activities for utility systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Team leadership and supervisory skills

Proficiency in maintenance management software

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Understanding of steam boiler principles

Education

18 months training beyond high school in a skilled trade

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager, Trades Shop (Steam Plant)

Job Description Summary

The Utilities Assistant Manager supervises the utility systems maintenance and repair activities, including steam, heating hot water, chilled water and electricity. The role involves managing a team of maintenance personnel, coordinating with contractors, creating schedules and ensuring compliance with regulations, standard operating procedures and best practices to enable the safe and reliable operation of Miami's utility systems. The unique nature of providing continuous utility service may also require response to issues outside of regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Management: Oversee daily operations of the maintenance staff, assign tasks, monitor performance, conduct regular team meetings, develop and implement training, enforce safety protocols.
• Maintenance and Repair: Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance and repair activities for utility systems; coordinate with contractors; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements; diagnose and troubleshoot issues; coordinate with other departments to resolve service interruptions; procure materials; may assist in repair work.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities; prepare and submit regular reports on maintenance activities, system performance, and compliance status; utilize maintenance management software to track work orders, schedules, and maintenance history.

Minimum Requirements

Requires 18 months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and four years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in utility systems maintenance.
• Class III stationary engineers license (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Knowledge of procedures and best practices of utility systems maintenance.
• Team leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software.
• Proficiency in procurement processes.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities with high mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and mechanical diagrams.
• Understanding of steam boiler principles, chilled water production principles, and utility distribution systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

Physical effort usually requires considerable walking and standing, with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Periodic assignments involve dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations.

Additional Requirements

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.