Supervisor, Trades

University of Rochester

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role involves inspecting and managing all activities of agents for the operation of University Facilities and administering small projects occurring in these facilities. The Supervisor develops and maintains communications with all clients/users, ensuring facility performance meets their needs and expectations. They are responsible for developing budgets, setting priorities and schedules, and creating short and long-term work assignments, while monitoring and guiding work performance. Additionally, the Supervisor is involved in hiring, performance appraisal, counseling, and disciplinary actions for trades personnel.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a trade related discipline and 5 years of trade experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Inspects and manages all activities of agents for the operation of University Facilities and administers small projects occurring in these facilities.
Develops and maintains communications with all clients/users.
Ensures facility performance meets needs and expectations of tenants and users.
Develops budgets, sets priorities and schedules.
Develops short and long term work assignments, monitors, assists and guides work performance.
Hires or makes recommendations for hiring, appraises performance, counsels, makes recommendations for promotions and other personnel matters, disciplines or makes recommendations for disciplinary action.
Supervises trades persons permanently assigned to area.
Evaluates performance of assigned mechanics.
Continually surveys and inspects all area facilities for potential maintenance problems or deficiencies.
Maintains records of deficiencies and implement corrective measures within budgetary limits where possible.
Inspects all assigned facility structures and equipment on a regular basis to determine current conditions.
Documents conditions found to be sub-standard and establishes cost and priority for correction.
Assists in the development and implementation of capital renewal and replacement programs.
Responsible for task assignment, coordination and guidance of all Facilities personnel working in the area.
Enlists assistance of central efforts when required.
Identifies and procures services of agents to specify and contract for work and provide project quality control and inspection for capital renewal and replacement projects in developing and administering all small projects occurring in the assigned facilities.
Manages operating revenues and expenses for budget compliance and implements cost reduction measures as necessary.
Develops and manages annual operating budget for the facilities, including authorization and/or follow-up of all material requisitions for the area.
Inspects or otherwise verifies that all service requests and work performed within the area meet University standards.
Determines and implements, with manager’s authorization, the best methods for cost reduction and operational improvements.
Assists in development of policies and procedures governing all Division activities.
Assists Facilities Planning division for those users interested in space planning, improvements and modifications.
Ensures consultants and contractors make necessary corrections so completed projects are approved, specified and maintain cost control.
Ensures contractor operations do not disrupt other building operations.
Ensures construction schedules meet schedule of client and total construction budget is consistent with client's budget.
Develops and maintains rapport with all Facility users.
Establishes regular meetings and implements procedures to address concerns and problems.
Provides resolution or appropriate feedback to concerned parties.
Meets regularly with users regarding policy or procedural changes being implemented by the University.
Develops and maintains rapport with other University Facilities Divisions.
Ensures Facilities efforts are in accordance with the area users’ involvement and approval consistent with University and Department policies, procedures and goals.
Manages Environmental Health and Safety inspection program and follows up as necessary.
Supervises vehicle maintenance program for assigned vehicles.
Supports maintenance of asbestos records.
Administers furniture purchase and replacement programs.
Maintains inventory of department furniture and equipment.
Other duties as assigned.