Electrical and Refrigeration Supervisor

Yale University•New Haven, CT

71d•$82,000 - $131,500•Onsite

About The Position

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Responsibilities include all facets of site operations including day-to-day and strategic planning for general licensed and unlicensed trades in maintenance, custodial, trash and recycling, physical plant, grounds, structural trades as well as outside 3rd party vendors, contractors, and service providers. Directs the maintenance, repairs and replacement of Electrical equipment and the maintenance, repairs and replacement of Refrigeration systems. In addition, experience with elevator repair and maintenance is preferred. Also preferred is experience with fire alarm systems. Directs the activities of diverse and specialized trade functions on maintenance, repairs, renovations, custodial, special events/programs, and like activities. Develops staffing plans as necessary and provides leadership for department initiatives to enhance staff development and performance management. Directs the staffing needs, training, payroll, and employee relations. Develop and implement service delivery performance requirements and process standards to safely and efficiently maintain and operate Yale's buildings, including preventive maintenance, routine cleaning and appearance, emergency response, sustainability initiatives, and support of special events and activities. Provide input from the customer base to assist departments in the planning, prioritization, and execution of their work. Analyses the input and feedback gained from contact with customers and building tenants when meeting to discuss upcoming projects, services, and events affecting their area of responsibility. Develops plans to identify new needs and requirements to determine priorities. Ensure that the mission of units under purview is clear and that actions and activities of staff support that mission. Work closely with the University Architect and Capital Program in design standards development, fostering design for maintainability, operations-based lessons learned feedback, and project commissioning/turnover support, including active participation across all operational units. Evaluate and align organization structure and operational practices to be consistent with university sustainability goals. Represents the department in various meetings and committees and articulates facilities strategies and policies. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships and work in concert with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
Must have or obtain E1 License within 90 days of employment.
Bachelor's Degree.
Seven years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and trades-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Five years or more of experience with Refrigeration systems, maintenance, and repair.
Five years or more of experience with Elevator maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

Supervises the day-to-day custodial and/or maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building within the University.
Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for building maintenance and security develops preventative maintenance schedules.
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.
Determines staff assignments, tool and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects and work requests.
Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows-up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects.
Coordinates activities for service response with various trades; ensures timely delivery and completion of service work in assigned buildings and surrounding areas.
Provides direction and guidance to building occupants and service responders in both routine and emergency situations.
Communicates information on the adequacy of safety and protection programs and the need to improve these programs to the facilities department.
Interacts with internal contacts to provide guidance on building safety policies, discuss code violations and resolutions, and discuss maintenance and renovation projects.
Interacts with outside contacts to discuss maintenance, renovation and construction plans, and to obtain information on fire and safety regulations.
Manages a staff of nonexempt employees.
May perform other duties as assigned.