Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of Plant Service by managing the trades foremen and work assigned to those areas. It also includes being able to perform trade-based work either independently or alongside other tradespersons. Also responsible to serve in a rotating on-call capacity for facility emergencies including overnight, Sabbath, and holidays. They serve as second in the Plant Services chain of command following the Director of Facilities. Duties and responsibilities Administrative Create, maintain, and update office-related spreadsheets/software to track project completion/trade performance, etc. Contribute to the development and enforcement of University construction/maintenance standards. Manage construction records as appropriate. Serve on committees in absence of Facility Director or assigned (Facility Committee) Serve as acting Facility Director in their absence. Provide leadership/mentoring to the trades groups. Participate in Office personnel functions (candidate selection, hiring, evaluation, discipline, termination). Inventory and Procurement Work with Facilities Coordinator to ensure proper selection and inventory for trades areas. Operations Support and Backup Provide general administrative support to the Director and office as needed. Serve as backup for the trades areas. Assist trades with project completion as needed. Serve in a rotating on-call capacity for facility emergencies including overnight, Sabbath, and holidays. This could be for both a specific trade or as management. When on-call, must be capable of responding to the campus within 30 minutes. Additional Duties Maintain the office’s emergency preparedness plans for campus emergencies and utility failures. Coordinates trades-based facility data management with Facilities Coordinator and GIS. Participate in departmental cross-training and perform other related duties as assigned. Other duties may be assigned. Required Experience In addition to the subsections below: Ability to rely on experience, training and judgment to execute policies and procedures. Ability to work cohesively in a team-oriented environment. Advanced communication and customer service skills with the faculty, staff, students, community visitors over the telephone and in person to resolve conflicts or respond to requests for assistance. Advanced proficiency in English speaking and writing skills. Experience working with trades and/or maintenance preferred. Must be able to work scheduled hours. Must function well while under stress. Must have excellent human relation skills, dealing with a wide variety of people. Must have excellent time/project management and attention to detail, being able to complete tasks with limited to no supervision. Must have or obtain a valid Michigan driver’s license. Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing. #J-18808-Ljbffr