Supervisor Of Trades

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds to fill the position of Supervisor of Trades to join the Facilities team.

The Supervisor of Trades is responsible for maintaining and repairing Elmira College owned buildings, training staff, and supporting equipment for the campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise and perform repairs to buildings and equipment including electrical and plumbing systems, locks, doors, windows, electrical and kitchen equipment;

• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review work activities;

• Plan for repairs, alterations, and additions to EC properties creating cost estimates as needed;

• Inspect and supervise work done by employees and private contractors;

• Manage and participate in trades on call rotation;

• Manage and coordinate repairs to the ice plant at the Murray Athletics Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of progressively responsible building maintenance experience including extensive exposure to a wide variety of building maintenance methods, procedures, and techniques;

• Education and Training: Vocational-technical course work in building trades, maintenance or related field;

• Knowledgeable in HVAC systems and controls;

• Thorough knowledge of electrical power supplies;

• Valid driver's license;

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations relative to plant operations and maintenance;

• Experience with ice plant (hockey) operations (preferred).

WORK LOCATION: Elmira, NY - NOT Remote

SUPERVISES OTHERS? Yes, approximately 7 skilled trades staff.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to personnel@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

BASIS OF PAY: Salary

COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:

• Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;

• College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;

• College-paid group term life insurance;

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options;

• 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year's;

• Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals;

• Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;

• A base starting salary of $60,000 - $70,000.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent interactions with faculty, staff, and visitors. Will be required to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry 50+ pounds. Work schedule may require nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.