Zone Manager / Plumbing Trade Supervisor - Facilities Management & Campus Services

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Facilities Management and Campus Services is searching for a Zone Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by overseeing daily operations and execution of facilities related tasks ranging all aspects of building operations including steam, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and small projects. The Zone Manager provides technical oversight for building infrastructure to include equipment installation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair. The role manages a team of union personnel working 24X7, including Lead Operating Engineers and Journeymen Skilled Trades. This position will also be assigned as the Plumbing Trade Supervisor providing oversight of the in-house apprentice program, hiring for the plumbing trade, technical development of the trade, and verification of licenses and certifications.

Requirements

• Master Plumbing License (Allegheny County) required.
• Ten years of experience in facilities maintenance and building operations.
• Experience managing the operation and maintenance of air handlers, electrical distribution systems, and domestic water systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Must be able to operate and utilize IT systems (Tableau, Maximo, Clockview, Excel, Word).
• Supervisory or leadership experience working with a unionized workforce preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of union/CMU agreement and related work-practices.
• Ability to provide leadership to a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lead trades and develop skillsets.
• Ability to travel across campus for meetings and project-related work.
• Adaptability and openness to change.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff and equipment for 24/7 building operations.
• Plans and coordinates jobs to meet customer schedules and optimize efficiency.
• Assigns and schedules work assignments based on staffing, priorities, and customer requests.
• Evaluates existing preventive maintenance plans for equipment reliability.
• Provides input on engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services.
• Investigates and addresses long-range facility infrastructure needs.
• Ensures compliance with program, contractual, and industrial standards.
• Provides skills enrichment through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Conducts hiring, onboarding, and technical training oversight for plumbing employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to Family Concierge Team for childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees