Skilled Trades Supervisor

POSITION SPECIFICS

Skilled Trades Supervisors hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise skilled trades personnel. Supervisory responsibilities including prioritizing and scheduling work assignments; establishing work sequence; coordinating utility shutdowns; planning and overseeing equipment maintenance and repair; coordinating with outside vendors, contractors, subcontractors; providing technical expertise and consultation; participating in government agency inspections; administering budgets; monitoring inventories; adhering to and enforcing regulatory, policy, and bargaining unit requirements.

• Hire, train, evaluate, develop, and supervise skilled trades personnel
• Prioritize, schedule and assign work crews and equipment; arrange for equipment repair and maintenance
• Establish work sequence including trades coordination and utility shutdowns; monitor deadlines
• Conduct site visits; ensure regulation and job specification compliance; discuss, resolve, refer, and report issues
• Coordinate with customers, outside vendors, contractors, and subcontracted workforce; provide informal estimates for services
• Provide technical expertise/consultation; confer and collaborate with engineers, designers, architects, planners, estimators, etc.; analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Coordinate and participate in government agency inspections
• Administer budgets and monitor inventory; identify cost containment measures; research, recommend, and order equipment/materials
• Communicate, enforce, and make recommendations for work rules, policies, and procedures
• Ensure a safe work environment; participate in emergency planning and response; investigate accidents and prepare reports
• Follow Collective Bargaining Agreement; participate in grievance procedures, hearings, and arbitrations

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSAssociate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .