Technical Trades Supervisor (Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing)

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time Technical Trades Supervisor. This position oversees all MEP systems and personnel to maintain a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspects, maintains, repairs, replaces, and tests all HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems and components throughout campus with internal personnel and/or contractors
• Oversees the functionality of commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, athletic pool, elevators, geothermal systems, building management systems, science lab hoods, etc.
• Oversees and supports the electrical department
• Assigns and/or addresses daily work orders
• Participates in an on-call rotation for 1-week every 4-5 weeks

This position will require regular work hours, as well as occasional on-call evening, weekend, and holiday hours. The salary range for this position is $38-$40 per hour, based on experience.

For a full job description, please click here.

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Requirements:

Applicants must have the following:

• 7-10 years work experience in a related field required
• 2-3 years HVAC experience required
• Supervisory experience (of people and budgets) required
• Master plumbing license required
• Natural Gas certification required
• Working knowledge of electrical, fire alarm and fire protection systems
• Driver's license - must be able to successfully pass driving record check. For criteria, please see the Driver Acceptability Matrix

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical screening, which is designed to assess the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Resume

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Saint Michael's College delivers a world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our close community allows students to form strong and enduring relationships with one another and with accomplished faculty and staff, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. A fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service, and wilderness experiences.

Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus and is ranked 3rd in Best Colleges in Vermont by Niche, a popular college ranking website. In 2022, Saint Michael’s was once again named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best 388 Colleges, one of the Best Green Colleges, and one of the Best Northeastern Colleges. Situated next to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, nearby Burlington, Vermont, consistently ranks as one of the best places in America to live. This includes America's 10 Great Pl