Description

Job Description

The Operations & Maintenance - Electrical Trades Team for the University of Maryland, Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technical Trades Manager.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Oversees and coordinates administrative and technical operations associated with one of the following technical trade specialties: HVAC, Plumbing, Electric or Electronic.
• Responsible for daily operational functions, supervision of staff, and quality control. Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of assigned personnel in the specialty trade.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to the staff. Provides training to staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment and relevant safety precautions.
• Provides visual inspection and quality control by monitoring. Estimates material and worker requirements.
• Examines and inspects work progress, equipment and work sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met. Recommends special work or necessary equipment maintenance/upgrades/designs/purchases.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer-oriented work environment and support for achieving the mission of the University and the department.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the user departments.
• Researches and recommends applications of new operational methods, techniques and equipment.
• Schedules and coordinates activities with the user departments and divisions. Assesses needs and technical requests. Ensures the timely completion of forecasted and preventive maintenance programs.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluation work processes, systems and procedures to achieve University goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Reads, interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment within the electric shop by proactively identifying hazards, implementing preventive measures, conducting regular safety audits and inspections, and fostering a culture of safety through ongoing safety training and awareness programs for staff, emphasizing electrical hazard prevention and emergency response procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Technical field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the Technical trades field.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct supervision and responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.

Certification/Licensure: Valid Maryland State driver's license. Technical trades license, such as HVAC or plumbing, license required. Maryland Master Electrician License required for Electrical Technical Trades Manager.

Other: Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $95,000 - $103,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.