Facilities Zone Manager — Multi-Trade Ops & Maintenance, Onsite

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Zone Superintendent to lead a multi-trade facilities team within a defined zone. You will plan, schedule and direct maintenance work, drive preventive maintenance programs and optimize energy use while delivering high-quality service to customers.

You will develop reports, set KPIs, and coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and safe, reliable building operations.

Qualifications

• 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 facilities 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, experience managing budgets, oversee contractors and 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
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License required
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Establishes expectations aligned with department goals and communicates them clearly.
• Recruits, defines profiles, and sets performance goals for staff.
• Provides frequent, constructive feedback and training to staff.
• Ensures staff have knowledge and skills to achieve goals.
• Meets performance management deadlines with proper documentation.
• Addresses performance issues promptly and documents actions.
• Maintains safety standards and communicates safety requirements.

Skills

Supervising multi-craft trades

Leadership

Communication

Safety knowledge (OSHA)

Budget management

Staff training

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

AiM Go

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Zone Superintendent to lead a multi-trade facilities team within a defined zone. You will plan, schedule and direct maintenance work, drive preventive maintenance programs and optimize energy use while delivering high-quality service to customers.

You will develop reports, set KPIs, and coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and safe, reliable building operations.