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Job Summary
The Multi Trades Chief 1 provides skilled technical leadership and field-level coordination in support of the maintenance, repair, and operation of Salisbury University's facilities and building systems. The position performs advanced journey-level maintenance work while providing day-to-day technical direction, troubleshooting assistance, work coordination, and support to employees across multiple skilled trades.

The position serves as a technical resource for complex building and equipment issues and assists with prioritizing and coordinating preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, and project-related work. The position works collaboratively with trades employees, supervisors, managers, contractors, and other University departments to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with University standards.

A critical responsibility of this position is developing and maintaining knowledge of the University's buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and operating systems and assisting with the transfer of that institutional knowledge to other members of the Physical Plant team.

Authority and Accountability
Reports to the appropriate Physical Plant trades supervisor/manager within Facilities Operations.

The position provides day-to-day technical direction and work coordination to skilled trades and maintenance employees as assigned. The position assists management with establishing work priorities, coordinating multi-trade assignments, troubleshooting complex maintenance issues, monitoring work quality, and ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with established procedures.

The position does not independently establish departmental budgets but is responsible for the appropriate use of University materials, equipment, tools, and other resources and may assist with estimating labor and material requirements for maintenance and repair activities.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Progressively responsible experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or facilities maintenance involving skilled building trades.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience in one or more skilled trades, with the ability to troubleshoot and coordinate work involving multiple building systems and trades.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational safety practices, proper use of tools and equipment, and safe work procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, equipment documentation, drawings, and related maintenance information.
• Ability to diagnose building and equipment problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and coordinate repairs.
• Ability to provide technical direction, communicate effectively with employees and customers, establish work priorities, and work collaboratively across multiple trades.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency maintenance situations and work in an active facilities environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driving requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with skilled facilities maintenance, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education, healthcare, institutional, commercial, or similarly complex facilities environment.
• Experience providing technical leadership, work coordination, or lead-worker responsibilities within a multi-trade maintenance operation.
• Broad working knowledge of multiple building trades and systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preventive maintenance programs, work order management, and building/equipment documentation.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex building system issues and coordinating work involving multiple trades or outside contractors.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by November 16, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.