Correctional Skilled Trades Supervisor 2026-00274

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level

  - Manages and supervises all skilled building and maintenance trades positions

- Assigns daily work to appropriate trades staff, performs daily building, grounds, and equipment inspections, and manages daily cleaning of assigned buildings

- Completes follow-up and tracks work orders to progress with subordinates

- Attends all meetings and coordinates with various outside agencies, contractors, and vendors

- Performs, plans, and implements major maintenance and construction projects and upgrades to all mechanical, plumbing, heating, and landscaping or target systems

- Meets with general contractors, architects, and engineers to determine the most effective and efficient products and procedures for the safety, durability, and necessary uses of buildings and infrastructures

- Responsible for the inspection, analysis, diagnosis, and planning of all mechanical, plumbing, structural, and maintenance activities for all buildings and systems continuously

- Reviews and ensures all policies and procedures are being followed by physical plant staff

- Authorizes purchases conducted by the maintenance department

- Manages inventories, tools, and supplies

- Plans, schedules, and writes specifications for maintenance projects

- Performs any necessary and needed functions of the physical plant, including escorting contractors and assisting with general, building, and preventive maintenance

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Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

  Preference will be given to those with 5 or more years in management and work experience in Skilled Trades

KNOWLEDGE: 

  - Knowledge of all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, domestic water distribution, and sewer

- Knowledge of building planning, construction, and supervision of projects

- Knowledge of structural and mechanical techniques used in the construction of buildings

- Knowledge of federal, state, and agency purchasing and property control procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management)  

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Supervisor  

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Skilled Trades) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Skilled Trades Supervisor  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  - Climbing on an occasional to regular basis - Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance regularly - Walking/standing on cement floors regularly - Walking up and down stairs regularly - Balancing on an occasional basis - Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching regularly - Crawling on an occasional basis - Pushing/pulling/reaching regularly - Speaking/hearing frequently - May work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions - Perform maintenance on equipment that may not be visible and would require being completed by feel or touch on an occasional basis - The visual ability to operate machinery and perform mechanical or skilled trade duties - The visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned - Computer literate