Skilled Trades Supervisor

The Pennsylvania State University • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Skilled Trades Supervisors hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise skilled trades personnel. Supervisory responsibilities including 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
• None
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees