Assistant Pipe Shop Manager
Ithaca, NY - USA
Job Summary
Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance grounds and custodial services to the entire campus. As a key steward of the Universitys facilities FM is responsible for facility assessments skilled trades general construction building care grounds recycling asbestos and the management of planned corrective and preventive maintenance.
While position responsibilities vary all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas alternatives and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.
Under the supervision of the Shop Manager the Assistant Shop Manager provides leadership and operational support for preventive and corrective maintenance per assigned specialty area(s)/shop(s) ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality services across campus facilities. This role supervises skilled trades staff fosters teamwork and maintains alignment with university policies and goals.
The Assistant Shop Manager collaborates with the Shop Manager to coordinate daily operations develop maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with safety standards building codes and university procedures for assigned specialty area(s)/shop(s). They oversee task prioritization resource allocation and stakeholder communication to meet productivity and quality expectations. This position also supports staff development through mentoring and training while assisting with strategic planning budget management and administrative processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising trades staff and providing leadership to (general)/forepersons and lead staff.
- Partnering with the Shop Manager on maintenance planning resource allocation and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensuring safety compliance and supporting training programs.
- Proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Provide consultation and partner with internal and external stakeholders including Maintenance Planners Asset Management and campus partners to plan schedule and prioritize workloads.
This position plays a critical role in supporting the Shop Manager ensuring the shop operates effectively and efficiently while advancing institutional priorities.
We are a valuebased organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organizations values of truth respect excellence teamwork and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
We require these qualifications:
- Three to five years of relevant trade experience an Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity equity access inclusion and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
- Proven ability to manage and provide strategic leadership for a large group of employees in a diverse environment.
- Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs.
- Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and workforce management.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity inclusion and well-being with skill in understanding cultural differences.
- Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Experience in worksite safety programs hazardous materials protocols and compliance with building codes.
- Experience with enterprise maintenance software (e.g. Maximo or equivalent).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint.
- Demonstrates sound judgment in decision-making.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle.
- OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain).
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
- Associates degree in construction technology
- Experience in a unionized University or Institutional Facilities Management environment including research teaching agriculture athletic and residential facilities.
- Experience in project estimation cost analysis or budget planning.
Rewards & Benefits:
- This position is based in Ithaca New York.
- Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing sustainability and diversity initiatives.
- Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits Working at Cornell.
- Our leave provisions include health and personal leave three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell
- Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits Working at Cornell
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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
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University Job Title:
Superintendent I
Job Family:
Facilities & Safety Services
Level:
F
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$102720.00 - $119378.00
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Tonya Eiklor
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Required Experience:
Manager