Supervisor of General Trades

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Under general supervision, this position plans and directs the maintenance and repair activities for all assigned staff and contractors for all campus buildings. The position provides supervision for all assigned staff. The position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipment such as streets, sidewalks, elevators, etc. and all building maintenance including all general building repairs throughout all campus buildings. The position estimates work times for assigned staff and manages all assigned staff. The position also has oversight responsibility.

About This Opportunity

• Personally performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
• Makes regular inspections of buildings and equipment to identify conditions that require repair and issues work orders for needed repairs.
• Provide both skill set and safety training to all assigned staff on a constant basis.
• Estimates work in all areas of responsibility and processes documentation for purchase of goods and services and verifies receipt of goods and invoices for payment.
• Considered essential personnel / responder - which means that this position reports to work when the University is closed or in emergency situations unless otherwise determined by the supervisor.
• Position may be required to possess and maintain certification, licensure, educational level and / or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed or supervised and follow applicable building codes.
• On-call responsibilities for Facilities Services Maintenance (in 2-week rotation 1 of 4 people)
• This is a working supervisory position - minimum journeyman level skills and abilities are associated with job.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in technical related field preferred (building construction, mechanical or electrical engineering preferred).

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes :

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.

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