Maintenance Supervisor 2 - Utilities, 1st Shift Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (one position)

Introduction

The University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus, has a job opening for a Maintenance Supervisor 2 – Utilities position within the Public Works Shop. This is a permanent, full-time, 1st shift position, with a work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week with an unpaid half an hour for lunch.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising highly skilled trades workers and apprentices in the repair and maintenance of all above and underground utilities, which includes, but is not limited to steam, condensate, water, sewage, storm, reclaim water and chilled water.
• Supervising highly skilled trades workers and apprentices in performing sitework related tasks which includes, but is not limited to, paving, grading, excavation, rebuilding and cleaning of catch basins, repair, removal and installation of sidewalks.
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Counsels and assists staff in resolving problems;
• Determines priorities and plans crew work;
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Performs some of the more skilled duties involved;
• Makes plans and cost estimates of work to be done;
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
• Three (3) years of the General Experience must have included performing highly skilled duties in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of relevant state and national codes and regulations;
• Modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical of the class;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Supervisory ability.

Special Requirements

• Possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.
• May be required to travel.

Physical Requirements

• Adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity;
• Maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties;
• Drive and operate motor vehicles, including, but not limited to vans, box trucks, and pick-up trucks ranging in size from compact, midsize, full-size, and heavy-duty, some of which are equipped with lift gates;
• Operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, excavator, skid steer, dozer, etc.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and to ri;
• Must be able to lift, carry and push material weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Must have the ability to utilize ladders, scaffolding, high-lifts and enter confined spaces.
• Must be able to inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment that is part of a wide range of utility and mechanical systems.
• Must possess the ability to utilize tools, perform the required duties set forth above and will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.