Trades Manager

Fulton County • Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

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About The Position

This unclassified position in Fulton County’s Department of Real Estate and Asset Management oversees a designated group of building maintenance staff and related work supporting County offices, departments, and personnel. Trades Managers serve as owner agents or representatives for assigned infrastructure or users, attending to project needs while protecting the County’s interests. The role requires judgment regarding safety, costs, specifications, and project progress. Depending on project needs, the manager may perform essential trade tasks or coordinate work performed by County staff and contractors.

The manager oversees assigned staff and contractors, provides technical guidance, develops construction specifications, and manages building-system maintenance, contracts, projects, and renovations. The role also leads safety programs and coordinates procurement, inventory control, and recordkeeping. On-call hours may be required depending on the area of expertise.

Applicants must have an associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, along with four years of experience in electrical, HVAC/refrigeration, plumbing, or a related field and two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Georgia driver’s license must be maintained. An HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrician license or certification is preferred. An official accredited college transcript is required at employment for degrees or coursework used to qualify.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in electrical, HVAC/refrigeration, plumbing, or a related field, and two years of supervisory experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Considerable knowledge of HVAC, construction, project management related to civil engineering, and public infrastructure.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, understand, and apply County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to manage staff and contractors, coordinate projects, and exercise judgment concerning safety, cost, specifications, and project progress.
• Official accredited college transcript required at employment for degrees or coursework used to qualify.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrician license or certification.
• Prior military service and transferable competencies such as leadership under pressure, operational planning, problem solving, team communication, safety awareness, and technical or equipment proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned staff and contractors; establish workloads, prioritize assignments, verify completion, evaluate performance, enforce policies, resolve staff issues, conduct annual reviews, administer discipline when needed, and maintain daily payroll hours logs.
• Provide technical assistance to employees and other departments, troubleshoot problems, assist field teams when necessary, and ensure a preventive maintenance plan is created if needed.
• Write construction specifications, technical material descriptions, contract scopes of work, and attend contract bid specification meetings in the assigned area.
• Lead and contribute technical expertise to maintenance and improvement of HVAC, building automation, electrical, mechanical, and other related systems; support code compliance and computerized maintenance management systems for work orders and preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
• Lead safety programs, ensure staff are trained in and comply with OSHA and departmental procedures, and ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is available and used correctly.
• Manage contract operations, including daily activities, preventive maintenance scheduling, projects, and renovations; administer equipment contracts, hold quarterly contractor meetings, provide weekly project updates in SharePoint, and ensure compliance with Fulton County contract requirements.
• Coordinate purchases of supplies, equipment, and services from appropriate vendors; maintain inventory controls, maintenance and consumable supplies, records, files, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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