Structural Manager

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

4d • $29 - $40

About The Position

The Structural Manager oversees carpentry, lock, paint, roofing, masonry, and other structural trades staff and activities at the University of Maine. The role assigns and prioritizes work, evaluates and trains staff, supports a safe working environment, and makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. It coordinates maintenance needs, work orders, repair projects, and services with other trades and University departments.

The position assists with budget monitoring and resource allocation, maintains inventory and operational records, and manages purchasing, supplier contracts, and contract services. It also participates in complex maintenance and operations work; estimates material quantities; reviews plans and makes recommendations; develops operational procedures and performance standards; and coordinates or conducts safety training. The manager periodically performs duties of the Assistant Structural Supervisor and Structural Specialist.

This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The hourly wage is $28.93–$40.01, or the appropriate transfer/promotion rate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Valid Maine driver’s license.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, supervisory principles, applicable trades practices and principles, equipment and system maintenance and repair, maintenance of related equipment, recordkeeping, budgeting, applicable compliance rules and regulations, and inventory principles.
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service; prioritize and assign work; monitor and evaluate employees; operate maintenance and repair equipment; perform carpentry, masonry, painting, and/or related trades work; monitor and maintain inventory; apply compliance rules and regulations; monitor and review a budget; maintain records; and communicate and exchange work direction effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Institutional experience.
• Union experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage carpentry, lock, paint, roofing, masonry, and other structural trades staff and duties.
• Prioritize and assign work; conduct performance evaluations; ensure staff training and adherence to policies and procedures; maintain a healthy and safe work environment; and make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Coordinate department activities, determine maintenance and trades needs, prepare work orders, and perform related duties.
• Assist with monitoring the department budget, including reviewing and approving expenditures and allocating resources.
• Monitor and maintain inventory and requisition supplies as needed.
• Prepare and maintain operational records, logs, reports, and related documents.
• Participate in complex or advanced department maintenance and operations activities.
• Periodically perform duties of the Assistant Structural Supervisor and Structural Specialist.
• Coordinate services and large repair projects with other trades and University departments.
• Estimate material quantities and review plans, making recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Mechanical Supervisor and Project Manager.
• Coordinate and/or conduct safety training.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Manage purchasing of materials and supplies and oversee supplier contracts.
• Review and evaluate supervised staff performance and conduct disciplinary reviews and training.
• Manage contract services and employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED