Municipal Skilled Trades Operations Coordinator

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SEPTA transportation

Paid parental leave

Health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings options

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a Skilled Trades Operations Coordinator to provide advanced administrative and project management support within the department. You will coordinate maintenance and capital projects across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building trades, while ensuring compliance with city policies.

You will collaborate with Planning and Operations to drive efficiency, manage resources, and support procurement and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in facilities/construction/public administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of facilities operations, construction management, or skilled trades support in municipal/public sector.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and work order management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple maintenance and capital projects across building trades.
• Support scheduling, work order management, inventory control, and contractor coordination.
• Compile and analyze operational data; produce reports on performance and cost tracking.
• Assist Deputy Commissioner with plans, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with budgeting and procurement processes.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work order systems

Job description

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a Skilled Trades Operations Coordinator to provide advanced administrative and project management support within the department. You will coordinate maintenance and capital projects across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building trades, while ensuring compliance with city policies.

You will collaborate with Planning and Operations to drive efficiency, manage resources, and support procurement and budgeting.