Trades Manager

Position Title: Trades Manager Reports To: Director of Buildings and Grounds Department: Buildings and Grounds FLSA Status: Non-exempt Employment Status: Full-timePosition Summary:

• This position requires a highly organized and proactive leader to oversee the daily operations • of the Building Trades teams. The team members focus on building envelope maintenance program as well as the • mechanical systems. Managing vendors, other team members and communicating with departments to ensure the • position will require the management of administrative tasks, support team members, support campus inquiries and • ensure a productive work environment. Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and must be • a team player.

Core Department Values Respect- Empathy and trust Information- Truth & Fact to the best of your knowledge Connect- Be present in conversations Hope- Team building or personal knowledge gained

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned
• Takes a hands and training approach to completing work orders and projects.
• Oversees and actively work with B&G work order system and other Mt Mary systems Oversee calendar management for team members, scheduling meetings, schedule vendors and appointments as needed.
• Support human resources functions including correcting employees, hiring and onboarding new employees.
• Communicate effectively with department team members, students, faculty, and vendors to help smooth operations.
• Maintains an organized workspace and shop space.
• Perform clerical duties such as data entry, corresponds within email and Microsoft teams.
• Ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors and clients.
• Lead team management efforts by providing guidance and support to staff members. Including team meetings
• Aid in supervising daily office activities to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manages vendors to perform preventative maintenance tasks as well as repair projects. Holds vendors accountable from quoting the task to invoicing. As well as warrantee work.
• Works as a project manager to keep track of projects and work orders. Prepares schedules and reports as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by B&G Director.
• Manages and tracks vendors and partners via department systems
• Has several direct reports
• Manages small & large B&G construction projects Supports the Director of B&G on larger projects
• Ability to run a small crew of 2 to 4 employees Manages the preventative-maintained program for the University.
• Recommends replacement of equipment whenever necessary and evaluates new equipment for its durability and value.
• Oversees maintenance repairs and installations by directing and coordinating all vendors on campus. · Assists in creating annual operating and capital budgets.
• Create a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with safety procedures.
• Attends meetings with various departmental personnel in order to prioritize maintenance request

Skills and Experience:

• Associate degree in HVAC or graduate of state approved plumbing or HVC related apprenticeship program and a minimum of three years of industrial HVAC systems experience required. Will consider candidates who possess HVAC -related certification and 5 years of related job experience
• Certifications in cross connect or backflow preferred.
• Low pressure boiler license is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, food service and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Ability to mentor departmental staff to enhance their performance, development and productivity. Proven leadership role preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinance and regulations of State and local authorities
• Ability to interpret and comprehend blueprints and schematics
• Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing environment and a STRONG work ethic and desire to learn.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups to provide positive customer service interactions.
• Strong understanding of contracting practices and methods.
• Knowledge of applicable safety code
• Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with Mount Mary students, employees, and alumnae
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group process and foster collaborative decision making

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must reach, bend, stoop, lift
• Must sit, walk or stand
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

• Normal job schedule is first shift Mon – Fri. Receives after hour's calls and on call rotation.
• Ability to work variable schedules including weekends, nights, and day shifts as necessary.
• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year
• Complete work required within a limited space
• Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all • aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, and all • will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, • pregnancy, disability, genetic information or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain • personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision and values.