General Trades Supervisor

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Trades Manager, The General Trades Supervisor is responsible for overseeing facilities maintenance, repair, and renovation projects for the Barnard College campus. Reporting to the Manager of Maintenance and Trades, the incumbent will supervise the college's general trades: painting, carpentry, locksmith, masonry, Custodial-Superintendents and mechanics performing a variety of general trades tasks. Manage internal facilities projects and associated teams. The position requires strategic planning for physical plant maintenance and upkeep and a focus on the efficient use of resources.

The position requires direct interaction with members of the Barnard College community, including faculty, students, and staff. The ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all members of the community is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance and Upkeep

• Supervise internal facilities projects and associated teams. Inspect ongoing work for conformance to codes, standards and other requirements. Routinely check to assure employees are practicing prescribed safety procedures and regulations in the use of materials, equipment and tools. Control shop inventory and issue and control specialized tools. Assure proper waste management procedures and policies are followed.
• Prepare and anticipate cost, labor, supplies/equipment & time analysis for repairs, replacement, and/or remodeling projects. Determine the need for outside contractors and assist in preparation of bid specifications and the selection of contractors. Serve as liaison with contractors and review work of contractors for conformity to standards.
• Follow Up on work orders, payroll and staff assignments
• assist managers maintain workflow (planning / scheduling)
• Maintain Stock Materials for Trades
• Off hour liaison with faculty & Staff
• Events Coordination Support
• Maintain Trade Daily Schedules (Vacations / Holidays Etc.)
• Perform Routine Rounds on all MER spaces
• Work with support staff with trade related training and education.

Work Order System Management

• Monitor Work Order System (MegaMations) requests for service, determine whether problems can be resolved in-house, set priorities, assign employees to specific jobs on a daily basis, and troubleshoot problems.
• Supervise activities to ensure that trades work meets or exceeds all established quality requirements; inspect work for completeness; give feedback and technical advice to employees; visit the various work sites daily to assure employees are productively engaged in the proper operation of equipment and building systems.
• Assure that requestors are informed of the status of their work and maintenance request.

Personnel Management

• Oversee unionized Mechanics responsible for the daily activities related to the general trades listed above.
• Administer employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the department; monitor individual performance and take corrective action including discipline as needed; ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training (including work safety), work instruction, and tools for successful performance.
• Develop and implement safety programs. Assure proper training programs for employees.
• Complete weekly payroll and track overtime within the college's electronic timecard system.
• Screen prospective employees and make recommendations for employment or termination of employees within his/her area of responsibility.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform miscellaneous tasks as necessary for the demonstrated successful implementation assigned duties.
• Perform administrative tasks as necessary for paperwork and recordkeeping management.
• Perform data analysis as necessary or requested.
• Respond to emergencies as necessary.
• Represent Barnard College as necessary and participate in training activities to maintain professional knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements.
• Understand and apply all departmental and college-wide policies and procedures.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with challenging resource constraints.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the methods, processes, equipment and materials used in the repair, operation and maintenance of buildings and building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Must be able to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities which may require re-sequencing of planned operations.
• Computer literacy and a working knowledge with architectural plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of local building code and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to perform financial management of a departmental budget.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of experience and education relating to building maintenance or construction.
• Working knowledge of at least three trades is required.
• Minimum five years of progressively complex facilities management experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Experience managing unionized staff is preferred.
• Ability to obtain building certificate of fitness as required
• Experience in fire safety
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, the Certificate of Fitness license (F-58) & (F-59) for the FSD and EAP Directors or F-89 for FLSD within 2 months of date of hire.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, the Certificate of Fitness licenses F01, 03/04; W07; S12, S13/14

Physical Requirements

• Able to kneel, crawl, bend, stoop, push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, and feel comfortable to walk on roofs of various heights.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:00pm*
*Work hours may vary based on operational needs. Flexibility in scheduling is required

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000