Manager, Technical Trades (Electrical)

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Operations & Maintenance - Electrical Trades Team for the University of Maryland, Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technical Trades Manager. BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Technical field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the Technical trades field.
• Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct supervision and responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.
• Certification/Licensure: Valid Maryland State driver's license. Technical trades license, such as HVAC or plumbing, license required. Maryland Master Electrician License required for Electrical Technical Trades Manager.
• Other: Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates administrative and technical operations associated with one of the following technical trade specialties: HVAC, Plumbing, Electric or Electronic.
• Responsible for daily operational functions, supervision of staff, and quality control. Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of assigned personnel in the specialty trade.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to the staff. Provides training to staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment and relevant safety precautions.
• Provides visual inspection and quality control by monitoring. Estimates material and worker requirements.
• Examines and inspects work progress, equipment and work sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met. Recommends special work or necessary equipment maintenance/upgrades/designs/purchases.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer-oriented work environment and support for achieving the mission of the University and the department.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the user departments.
• Researches and recommends applications of new operational methods, techniques and equipment.
• Schedules and coordinates activities with the user departments and divisions. Assesses needs and technical requests. Ensures the timely completion of forecasted and preventive maintenance programs.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluation work processes, systems and procedures to achieve University goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Reads, interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment within the electric shop by proactively identifying hazards, implementing preventive measures, conducting regular safety audits and inspections, and fostering a culture of safety through ongoing safety training and awareness programs for staff, emphasizing electrical hazard prevention and emergency response procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.
• This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
• Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees