Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Trades Supervisor

University of Wisconsin Madison · Full-time

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About the role

  • University Housing Facilities is looking for an experienced Trades Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to join our Team!
  • University Housing Facilities is looking for a Trades Supervisor who needs to have knowledge and experience in construction trades and experience in supervision to provide appropriate levels of service to residents and staff.
  • This position handles key coordination of multi-trade work in occupied residence halls and dining spaces, communicating regularly with residents and parents.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational plans and quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with general construction and maintenance practices
  • Researches, sources, orders, receives, and distributes parts, materials, supplies, tools, and safety equipment to support staff needs.
  • Develops, directs, executes, and monitors operational work plans for a designated unit or affiliated projects to ensure compliance with plan regulations and timelines
  • In addition to living spaces, our operations support a wide range of programs and functions, including classrooms, office spaces, dining and culinary operations, marketplace venues, meeting rooms, and event spaces.
  • Advanced knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and building automation systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of a variety of building science concepts.
  • Lead Safe Renovator certification and/or Asbestos Supervisor certification

Requirements

  • The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.
  • Oversees the required inspection of life safety equipment, responds to life safety equipment needs and organizes fire drill evacuations.
  • Required Qualifications:

Nice to have

  • Experience with asset life cycle planning, UW system procurement, and preventative maintenance setup.
  • Degree in industrial maintenance, construction management, or related field
  • EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification
  • Proficiency in computer software for tracking work schedules, inventory and purchasing.
  • Proficiency with a CMMS
  • Experience working in a university setting
  • Experience working in a residential setting
  • High School Diploma Preferred minimum

Compensation

  • The starting annual salary is $92,000 or higher based on qualifications with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )

Benefits

  • information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )
  • As a student service organization, Housing Facilities advances the university's mission by delivering safe, well-maintained living and learning environments.
  • Five (5) years of combined maintenance and/or construction trades experience with at least three (3) years supervising technical/trades staff within commercial, industrial, healthcare, or similar settings

Company info

  • Housing Facilities is part of the Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

Equal opportunity

  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766.

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