Supervisor, Trades

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Job Location (Full Address):

300 Science Pkwy, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

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, $105,

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:

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. Meets 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

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