Trades Supervisor

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Facilities Operations Supervisor to oversee daily activities of maintenance trades, develop budgets, and ensure service delivery aligns with client needs at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester.

You will manage budgets, oversee capital renewal projects, supervise trades staff, and coordinate with campus users to maintain facilities in good condition.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a trade related discipline.
• 5 years of trade experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and manages all activities of agents for the operation of University Facilities and administers small projects occurring in these facilities.
• Develops and maintains communications with all clients/users.
• Ensures facility performance meets needs and expectations of tenants and users.
• Develops budgets, sets priorities and schedules.
• Develops short- and long-term work assignments, monitors, assists and guides work performance.
• Hires or makes recommendations for hiring, appraises performance, counsels, makes recommendations for promotions and other personnel matters, disciplines or makes recommendations for disciplinary action.

Education

Associate’s degree in a trade related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Information

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 900455 UF&S MC Operations Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 112

Compensation Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE

• Inspects and manages all activities of agents for the operation of University Facilities and administers small projects occurring in these facilities.
• Develops and maintains communications with all clients/users.
• Ensures facility performance meets needs and expectations of tenants and users.
• Develops budgets, sets priorities and schedules.
• Develops short- and long-term work assignments, monitors, assists and guides work performance.
• Hires or makes recommendations for hiring, appraises performance, counsels, makes recommendations for promotions and other personnel matters, disciplines or makes recommendations for disciplinary action.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises trades persons permanently assigned to area.
• Hires or makes recommendations for hiring, evaluates performance, counsels, makes recommendations on promotions and other personnel matters, disciplines or makes recommendations for disciplinary action.
• Evaluates performance of assigned mechanics.
• Continually surveys and inspects all area facilities for potential maintenance problems or deficiencies.
• Maintains records of deficiencies and implement corrective measures within budgetary limits where possible.
• Inspects all assigned facility structures and equipment on a regular basis to determine current conditions.
• Documents conditions found to be sub-standard and establishes cost and priority for correction.
• Assists in the development and implementation of capital renewal and replacement programs.
• Develops short- and long-term work assignments, monitors, assists and guides work performance within the area.
• Responsible for task assignment, coordination and guidance of all Facilities personnel working in the area.
• Enlists assistance of central efforts when required.
• Identifies and procures services of agents to specify and contract for work and provide project quality control and inspection for capital renewal and replacement projects in developing and administering all small projects occurring in the assigned facilities.
• Manages operating revenues and expenses for budget compliance and implements cost reduction measures as necessary.
• Develops and manages annual operating budget for the facilities, including authorization and/or follow-up of all material requisitions for the area.
• Inspects or otherwise verifies that all service requests and work performed within the area meet University standards.
• Determines and implements, with manager’s authorization, the best methods for cost reduction and operational improvements.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures governing all Division activities.
• Assists Facilities Planning division for those users interested in space planning, improvements and modifications.
• Ensures consultants and contractors make necessary corrections so completed projects are approved, specified and maintain cost control.
• Ensures contractor operations do not disrupt other building operations.
• Ensures construction schedules meet schedule of client and total construction budget is consistent with client's budget.
• Develops and maintains rapport with all Facility users.
• Establishes regular meetings and implements procedures to address concerns and problems.
• Provides resolution or appropriate feedback to concerned parties.
• Met regularly with users regarding policy or procedural changes being implemented by the University.
• Develops and maintains rapport with other University Facilities Divisions.
• Ensures Facilities efforts are in accordance with the area users’ involvement and approval consistent with University and Department policies, procedures and goals.
• Manages Environmental Health and Safety inspection program and follows up as necessary.
• Supervises vehicle maintenance program for assigned vehicles.
• Supports maintenance of asbestos records.
• Administers furniture purchase and replacement programs.
• Maintains inventory of department furniture and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Associate’s degree in a trade related discipline and 5 years of trade experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

About the University

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.