Trades Supervisor

About the role

University Housing Facilities is seeking experienced Trades Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to lead and support a team of skilled trades or maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates response to life safety inspections and any repair or alterations needed.
• Serves as the unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups providing organizational information to align project objectives with overall strategic plans and initiatives.
• Maintains the work unit or project budget and approves expenditures.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Oversees the required inspection of life safety equipment, responds to life safety equipment needs and organizes fire drill evacuations.
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational plans and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with general construction and maintenance practices.
• Develops, directs, executes, and monitors operational work plans for a designated unit or affiliated projects to ensure compliance with plan regulations and timelines.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of combined maintenance and/or construction trades experience with at least three (3) years supervising technical/trades staff within commercial, industrial, healthcare, or similar settings.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets UW Risk Management Standards.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and building automation systems.
• Experience with asset life cycle planning, UW system procurement, and preventative maintenance setup.
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of building science concepts.
• Degree in industrial maintenance, construction management, or related field.
• EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification.
• Lead Safe Renovator certification and/or Asbestos Supervisor certification.
• Proficiency in computer software for tracking work schedules, inventory and purchasing.
• Proficiency with a CMMS.
• Experience working in a university setting.
• Experience working in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.

Skills

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices.
• Ability to manage budgets and oversee projects.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting annual salary is $92,000 or higher based on qualifications.

Schedule

The primary schedule for these positions is Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am – 5:30pm. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Contact Information

University Housing Human Resources, hr@housing.wisc.edu, 608-262-2766. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.