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Working TitleTrades Maintenance Manager

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501615AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleManagement II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$115,000 - $130,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/10/2025

Description of Work Unit

Facilities Management reports to the Division of University Operations. Within the Division, we believe that strong leadership is grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and a commitment to growth. This position plays a critical role in shaping the success and culture of our teams.

Facilities Management is a multifaceted organization responsible for capital construction and programming, operations, maintenance, and small construction and remodels. Facilities Management employs approximately 500 full- and part-time staff.

Facilities Operations is responsible for operating and maintaining all education and general facilities including custodial and integrated solid waste, maintenance, utilities and district energy, landscape and general maintenance, and small construction and remodels. Other services include administrative functions such as finance/accounting, asset management, work control, key management, and logistics. Our priority is to provide safe learning, teaching, research and administrative facilities to assist in providing a quality educational and research experience. We accomplish this through sound fiscal and operational management strategies and an emphasis on development of programs and services that are designed to enhance personal growth and engagement. Staff are expected to uphold our core values of Safety, Integrity, Customer-Centered Service, Courage, Innovation, Accountability, and to support and adhere to the CSU’s Principles of Community.

Position Summary

The Trades Maintenance Manager functions as an upper-level manager reporting to the Associate Vice President, Facilities Operations. The position shares the responsibility for the overall delivery of all services carried out by Facilities Management. The position requires strong leadership skills, managerial skills, mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication abilities. This position plans, prioritizes, schedules, assigns, supervises, evaluates and participates in the work and direction of the team; leads in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; supervises Assistant Trades Managers, maintains managerial oversight of Trades Shop supervisors, and establish the strategic direction, and long-range plans for improvements, responsible oversight and coordination of all major and minor maintenance project-related tasks, and will work collaboratively with project managers, planners, and other university officials to prioritize maintenance backlog and future projects since the position will assist in the development of an accurate and current deferred maintenance database and facility condition index file.

This position ensures maintenance personnel are efficiently and effectively performing preventative/planned maintenance activities while satisfying a myriad of reactive service requests from the campus community. This position will interface with a variety of campus partners, customers and contractors to meet customer needs and goals.

The Trades Maintenance Manager will have a wide-ranging knowledge of infrastructure maintenance, repair programs, and technologies, as well as projects related to buildings and structures, mechanical systems and equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, building automation systems and devices, electrical systems and devices, fire protection/suppression systems, security and access systems and devices, conveyance systems, and other related equipment used by employees and contractors in order to optimize short- and long-term costs for asset integrity and sustainability.

Key Expectations:

+ Leadership with Integrity and Empathy:Acts with honesty, transparency, and consistency in decision-making. Fosters a positive work environment by helping employees understand their roles and how they contribute to the larger mission of the organization. Shows compassion and provides support where necessary, ensuring everyone feels supported.

+ Collaboration and Teamwork:Cultivate a team-oriented environment where cooperation and collaboration are essential for success. Support team members in building strong, cooperative relationships that enhance productivity, knowledge, and morale.

+ Conflict Resolution:Address challenges or conflicts with a calm and objective approach. Provide guidance in resolving issues while maintaining respect for all individuals involved.

+ Accountability:Establish clear performance goals and expectations that foster professional growth and team development, while actively monitoring progress and holding team members accountable for achieving defined outcomes.

This position:

+ Manages people, ensures section compliance with performance management processes, budget, and operational activities of a large multi-trade departmental section and is responsible for oversight of daily operations, large-scale maintenance projects, and development of new programs. Develops and prioritizes annual deferred maintenance submission of projects. Enhances all programs and most specifically preventive maintenance programs.

+ Supervises Assistant Trades Manager – Business Operations and Assistant Trades Manager – Trades Operations. Is responsible for strategic planning, directing and coordination of various trades’ positions performing essential maintenance, and construction related work related to labor trades/crafts operations.

+ Coordinates with agency staff, architects, engineers, building code officials, vendors, and contractors to ensure delivery of maintenance services and needs.

+ Maintains responsibility for accurate oversight of data into integrated work management system including time tracking, work order management, work order tracking, key performance indicators, etc.

+ Ensures compliance with department, university, state, and federal work rules, guidelines, and regulations, as well as COWINS Partnership Agreement.

Coordinates with Assistant Trades Managers to:

+ Ensure fiscal management including budget development, staffing plans, authorizing and monitoring the expenditure of funds and the use of resources, implementation of inventory control systems, equipment repair guidelines, approval of equipment, parts and tool purchases according to departmental and university guidelines, plans for use, distribution, modification and replacement of equipment and vehicles to meet program needs.

+ Develop training initiatives and safety programs; define staff professional development needs and ensure needs are scheduled and fulfilled.

+ Communicate with key constituents to keep priorities current and provide reports as needed.

+ Prepare contracts by providing technical cost estimates of time and materials for a variety of projects; writes detailed equipment and material specifications.

+ Comply with the departmental initiative to complete implementation of the integrated work management system, establish business processes, maintain accurate equipment records, and develop preventive maintenance plans and schedules.

+ Motivate and evaluate assigned personnel to develop a culture that aligns with the university’s Principles of Community and department core values.

+ Manage employee performance issues in coordination with Associate Director and Human Resources; implements corrective and/or discipline in consultation with Human Resources; and, responds to staff questions and concerns.

+ Maintain “Best Practices” within the industry. Assists with process improvement and implementation of beneficial procedures and practices.

Required Job Qualifications

+ High School Diploma plus seven years’ experience in one or more of the building trades or closely related field, three of which must have included experience in a supervisory, administrative role, directing trades personnel or others involved in physical plant activities.

+ Willingness and ability to complete the Supervisor Development Program (Timeline TBD ).

+ Willingness and ability to obtain Homeland Security ( HSPD -12) Clearance.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ General understanding and knowledge of building systems and their interrelationships.

+ Maintenance experience in higher education or comparable industry.

+ Journey level licensed certification. Journey level expertise is demonstrated through 4 years of experience attained as electrician, plumber, HVACR , building automation controls, fire controls, air balance technician, or suitable substitute.

+ Understanding of maintenance methodologies and scheduling of planned work.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable building and maintenance practices and processes.

+ Demonstrated budget development experience.

+ A layperson’s knowledge of personnel, human resources and EEO principles and practices.

+ Demonstrated ability and experience leading and managing a workforce in a large institutional setting.

+ Experience acting as a liaison with various stakeholders.

+ Experience with integrated work management systems, building operations software, and Microsoft Office Suite or comparable.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryLeadership and Management

Duty/Responsibility

+ Leadership role acting with integrity and empathy that will mentor direct reports and other staff in the development and review of programs to address overall performance. Develop performance evaluations to ensure successful implementation of goals and duties. Act with honesty, transparency, and consistency in decision-making. Foster a positive work environment. Show compassion and provide support where necessary, ensuring everyone feels supported.

+ Collaborate and consults with management staff to cultivate a team-oriented environment where cooperation and collaboration are essential for success. Support team members in building strong, cooperation and collaboration essential for success. Support team members in building strong, cooperative relationships that enhance productivity, knowledge, and morale. Routinely set the direction and pace for all section programs with oversight of the general maintenance activities for staff members and directly influences the quality standards for the construction and maintenance of over 300 structures totaling in excess of 7 million square feet of occupy-able space.

+ Manages, coordinates, and directs the work of two Assistant Trades Managers and a Building Operations Manager. Responsible for all daily managerial duties to direct reports, including the professional development of employees by delegating assignments, providing training opportunities, and comparing their job performance against their performance plan/expectations. Prepares and reviews performance management plans for respective employees.

+ Responsible for effective operation and maintenance services performed by staff. Define business plans, goals and assign duties to shop supervisors and staff. Develop and refine processes, communicate with staff daily, provide oversight of workload and effective distribution of assignments, and review of work completed. Manage staff, vendors, and consultants in a variety of disciplines to respond, complete, and document all reactive and planned maintenance calls.

+ Supports and assists departmental supervisors as needed, including assuming their roles and responsibilities during their absence.

+ Manages a preventative maintenance program to ensure program is successful and meeting departmental goals to reduce equipment failures and downtime. Develop PM strategies to meet proactive maintenance goals and objectives.

+ Regularly consults with peers, vendors, and industry leaders to ensure staff is keeping current with technology and maintenance methodology.

+ Advocates for safety in the workplace by providing safe work practices, training, and resources to help staff perform work in a safe manner.

+ Maintains and supports strong working relationships between various trades and other essential Facilities Management and university staff.

+ Anticipates daily, seasonal, short- and long-term maintenance schedules with the ability to adjust and re-evaluate as needed in order to respond to new situations or customer needs.

+ Assists staff in finding solutions, identifying problems, and determining course of action, requiring extensive knowledge of infrastructure and maintenance programs, and available resources.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategoryStrategic Planning and Program Development

Duty/Responsibility

+ Responsible for identifying, development and implementing effective strategies to accomplish the critical objectives of the operational section that are congruent with the stated vision, mission and values of Facilities Management. Programs of emphasis in this area are employee training and development, employee performance management and improvement of the working environment and employee retention.

+ Tasked with determining, preparing, presenting, justifying, implementing and monitoring the section annual business plan. This position influences the needs of the University by creating and generating a data matrix reflective of historical expenditures associated with 79 major cost centers contiguous with the maintenance activities within the 13 programmatic responsibilities.

+ Develops strategic initiatives to advance, modernize, and coordinate short-term and long-term maintenance plans and solutions. This level of initiative requires detailed knowledge of asset management and the ability to lead personnel in developing strategies to correct maintenance deficiencies and implement new technologies in order to promote staff accountability and enhance systems performance.

+ Continually assesses the functions and performance of staff, vendors, and facilities, subsequently addressing, planning, and adjusting in order to ensure optimal performance, adequate personnel, materials, and equipment.

+ Develops long-term plans for reducing maintenance backlog projects, interfacing with CSU for long-term solutions and direction.

+ Reviews and revise proactive maintenance programs to reduce overall reactive maintenance requests. Establishes departmental goals and benchmarks.

+ Development of robust preventive maintenance program with sustained performance standards and benchmark goals, reporting on progress and deficiencies.

+ Manage elevator program including service calls, major maintenance repair and replacement, regulatory compliance, etc.

+ Manage Natural Resource Research Center ( NRRC ) federal buildings, contractual maintenance responsibilities.

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryPersonnel Management

Duty/Responsibility

+ Position supervises the Assistant Trades Manager – Business Operations, Assistant Trades Manager – Trades Operation.

+ Position is responsible for assessing and equitably distributing workload to service teams by organizing the section reporting structure and team staffing levels to optimize labor resources and provide effective delivery of services.

+ Position provides oversight of recruiting, hiring and interviewing processes for the section.

+ Position provides oversight and ongoing development of employee performance management processes.

+ Position fulfills the primary role in determining the appropriate action relating to employee discipline issues as well as in the crafting of employee discipline documents.

+ Position oversees the activities of the programmatic sectors which include daily activities as well as larger single projects that can easily exceed $100,000. This entails writing project spec documents and soliciting bids for work exceeding $25,000.

+ Consults on personnel actions, including hiring, compensation, and performance related issues, while providing guidance and direction for staffing and planning.

+ Approve and maintain personnel documents, including leave and accurate timekeeping, performance management, worker’s compensation, return to work, FML / FAMLI , etc.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryFiscal Management

Duty/Responsibility

Position is responsible for resource management and budget allocations. In cooperation with management staff, position determines and justifies labor, materials, tools and equipment resource needs. It develops and implements inventory and asset control systems to facilitate stewarding of resources, including:

+ Annual maintenance expenditures and revenue generating activities of numerous sectors. This entails the generation and oversight numerous budgets.

+ Analyze budget resources to accomplish program objectives; adjust for seasonal and/or emergency requirements; and develop cost opinions and budget recommendations for maintenance requests, repairs, and replacement work

+ This position develops the annual budget for the section and within available resources determines tactical plans to achieve established strategic and customer service delivery objectives.

+ Position benchmarks and evaluates service delivery and work processes for continuous improvement opportunities, predicts and provides direction to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Operations in order to develop tactical and long-range budgetary initiatives..

+ Position develops management systems to effectively measure, evaluate and improve program performance.

+ Position negotiates, prepares and submits service contacts with various customers and vendors.

Percentage Of Time15%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), On-call Status - Included on the After Hours Response List, Valid Driver’s License, Travel, Special Requirements/Other - Homeland Security (HSPD-12) Clearance

Search ContactMichelle Hyatt, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents