Skilled Trades Manager

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to manage maintenance and repair of facilities infrastructure and grounds for 34 buildings that sit on a large campus. Give input to the Facility Manager Deputy Base Civil Engineer and Base Civil Engineer on new construction. Manage and administer a staff that includes trades professional positions in electrical HVAC plumbing structural liquid fuels and a grounds supervisor. Utilizing all these functions for a comprehensive facility maintenance and repair program while meeting State and Federal codes and guidelines. This position includes responsibility for appraisals counseling hiring discipline and setting work schedules that meet priorities.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! .

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Human Resources Contact: Beth Baker

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Ensure the recurring work order program is being completed for facility maintenance. Supervise coordinate and set work schedules for journeyman-level trades to ensure electrical HVAC plumbing building structure carpentry fire detection/suppression control systems roofing ground maintenance pavements mass notification systems sewer and water infrastructure are all operating at optimal levels.
• Develop and schedule annual service contracts for boilers chillers elevators fire detection devices fire suppression generators and VESDA. through the state. Order HVAC filters utilizing state vendors. Administer minor construction and repair and create contract packets utilizing Appendix 31 of the cooperative agreement through the Wyoming State Construction Department.
• Develop statements of work and cost estimates for repairs and minor construction projects. Schedule and coordinate with contractors and end users for repair and service contracts to avoid impacts on mission-essential facilities.
• Use computer software for tracking and implementing the recurring work order program (iEMS). Use computer software for creating and approving requisitions for FOMA funds (iEMS). State of Wyoming purchase card holder to execute purchase orders. Initiate GPC requests for funds that are SRM funded. Use computer software for tracking equipment depreciation and replacement schedules (Builder). Participate in snow removal as required; member of the snow team.
• Supervise employees including appraisals counseling hiring and discipline. Keep time and attendance records of personnel and approve timesheets.
• Schedule and implement training for state employees including hazardous communication spill prevention lock-out-tag-out fall restraint and other safety training. Coordinate professional training opportunities for state personnel such as facility lightning protection fire alarm panels and OSHA.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with skills and experience with but not limited to MS Office Suite Adobe OSHA 10 Certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of hazardous material handling and laws.
• Knowledge of agency vision for statistical quality control.
• Knowledge of budget development and control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Skilled Trades Specialist

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Skilled Trades Specialist

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel as required
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• A valid Wyoming drivers license is required
• Ability to gain and maintain a security clearance.
• Able to work in adverse conditions and be part of a snow team that clears snow with equipment and shovels when needed.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resources Contact: Beth Baker

Required Experience:

Manager