Multi Trades Chief I

Maryland Connect•Salisbury, MD

32d

About The Position

The Multi-Trades Chief I serves as a highly skilled lead technician and working supervisor responsible for coordinating, assigning, and supporting work across multiple skilled trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and building mechanical systems. This position provides direct technical support to the Building Mechanic team, oversees troubleshooting and repairs, and ensures timely response to campus service needs. The role enhances operational continuity by providing cross-trade guidance, coordinating campus-wide maintenance tasks, and assisting in the development of preventive maintenance and commissioning processes. The Multi-Trades Chief I also supports daily and evening shift operations and ensures consistent communication and workflow across teams.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in skilled trades, including at least two trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Experience performing troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance on building systems.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to provide instructions, training, and support to multi-trade staff.
Ability to respond to emergencies and work outside normal hours as required.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including lifting, climbing, and working in various environmental conditions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SU/USM driver requirements.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a vocational or technical trade program.
Experience in a higher-education or large institutional facilities environment.
Knowledge of building automation systems, commissioning practices, and campus maintenance workflows.
Experience assisting with project coordination and contractor oversight.
Demonstrated ability to support training, onboarding, or mentoring of trade staff.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, assigning, and supporting work across multiple skilled trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and building mechanical systems.
Providing direct technical support to the Building Mechanic team.
Overseeing troubleshooting and repairs.
Ensuring timely response to campus service needs.
Enhancing operational continuity by providing cross-trade guidance.
Coordinating campus-wide maintenance tasks.
Assisting in the development of preventive maintenance and commissioning processes.
Supporting daily and evening shift operations.
Ensuring consistent communication and workflow across teams.
Assigning work tasks.
Providing technical guidance.
Validating repair methods.
Serving as a campus subject-matter expert for multi-trade troubleshooting.