Physical Plant Supervisor, Mechanical Trades Support

Overview

The Physical Plant Supervisor, Mechanical Trades Support provides support and supervisory coverage for building operations, security, and scheduling trade services across multiple units or departments. Focus area: Mechanical trades HVAC/R, Control Systems, Plumbing, and Electrical, depending on supervisory staffing needs, critical event response, or department special initiatives require coordination. Implements policies for the maintenance, renovation, and development of university facilities and physical plants. When supervisory outages occur, or department need exists, the incumbent will: Oversee all facets of site operations, including planning for licensed and unlicensed trades in maintenance, custodial services, trash and recycling, structural trades, and coordination with third-party vendors. Direct the maintenance, repairs, and renovations of building equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with university standards and sustainability initiatives. Engage with stakeholders to address facilities-related concerns and collaborate with various departments to support teaching, research, and special events. Develop staffing plans, oversee training and payroll, and manage performance to enhance staff development and operational efficiency.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships, coordinate the activities of staff, and provide customer-focused maintenance and services.
2. Proven ability to manage and coordinate activities related to maintenance, repairs, construction, and renovation projects.
3. Well-developed supervisory skills, including experience with progressive discipline, performance feedback, scheduling, and reporting.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, codes, regulations, and energy management systems.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Experience in managing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems with relevant licenses (e.g., S2, E2).
2. Experience in facilities management within a university or similar institutional environment.
3. Knowledge of project/work order management software and tools, and familiarity with building maintenance software.
4. Experience in coordinating with external vendors and contractors for large-scale projects and emergency responses.

Preferred License(s) and Certification(s)

1. Certification as a Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or similar certification.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Supervises the day-to-day maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building within the University. 
2. Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for building maintenance and security develops preventative maintenance schedules. 
3. Conducts building safety inspections ensuring that protection and safety systems are in operational order and comply with safety codes; oversees the installation and modification of safety and protection equipment and systems as needed.
4. Determines staff assignments, tool and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects and work requests. 
5. Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows-up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects.
6. Coordinates activities for service response with various trades; ensures timely delivery and completion of service work in assigned buildings and surrounding areas.
7. Provides direction and guidance to building occupants and service responders in both routine and emergency situations.
8. Communicates information on the adequacy of safety and protection programs and the need to improve these programs to the facilities department.
9. Interacts with internal contacts to provide guidance on building safety policies, discuss code violations and resolutions, and discuss maintenance and renovation projects.
10. Interacts with outside contacts to discuss maintenance, renovation and construction plans, and to obtain information on fire and safety regulations.
11. Manages a staff of nonexempt employees.
12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. Seven years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and trades-related experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Must possess a valid Connecticut S2 license.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date
03/17/2026

Job Category
Manager

Bargaining Unit
NON

Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (25)

Salary Range
$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Time Type
Full time

Duration Type
Staff

Work Model
On-site