Skilled Trades Supervisor

Penn State University • Erie, PA

78d • $68,200 - $102,300

About The Position

Skilled Trades Supervisors hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise skilled trades personnel. Supervisory responsibilities include prioritizing and scheduling work assignments; establishing work sequence; coordinating utility shutdowns; planning and overseeing equipment maintenance and repair; coordinating with outside vendors, contractors, subcontractors; providing technical expertise and consultation; participating in government agency inspections; administering budgets; monitoring inventories; adhering to and enforcing regulatory, policy, and bargaining unit requirements.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise skilled trades personnel
• Prioritize, schedule and assign work crews and equipment; arrange for equipment repair and maintenance
• Establish work sequence including trades coordination and utility shutdowns; monitor deadlines
• Conduct site visits; ensure regulation and job specification compliance; discuss, resolve, refer, and report issues
• Coordinate with customers, outside vendors, contractors, and subcontracted workforce; provide informal estimates for services
• Provide technical expertise/consultation; confer and collaborate with engineers, designers, architects, planners, estimators, etc.; analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Coordinate and participate in government agency inspections
• Administer budgets and monitor inventory; identify cost containment measures; research, recommend, and order equipment/materials
• Communicate, enforce, and make recommendations for work rules, policies, and procedures
• Ensure a safe work environment; participate in emergency planning and response; investigate accidents and prepare reports
• Follow Collective Bargaining Agreement; participate in grievance procedures, hearings, and arbitrations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree