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Title: Assistant Director of Building Trades

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

This position works under the direction of the Director of Building Maintenance and independently with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of assigned university-maintained trades. Provides leadership, direction, and discipline to assigned trade employees to enhance productivity. Ensures compliance with university policy, trade code compliance, and trade best practices.

This position is identified as Essential Staff, responsible for maintaining the core functions and operations of the university, especially during emergencies, crises, or situations that require continuity of essential services.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED AND Ten (10) years trade and technical experience with progressive independent responsibilities in construction management, installations, repairs, and troubleshooting in a commercial environment OR Five (5) years in a supervisory role.

Preferred Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED AND an associate degree or vocational school degree in Carpentry or Project Mangement AND Five (5) years trade and technical experience with progressive independent responsibilities in installations, repairs, and troubleshooting in a commercial environment AND Three (3) years in a supervisor role desired.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License and be insurable by the university’s carrier and PREFERRED one of the following: a North Carolina Locksmith License OR A North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Building Contractor License or Limited License.

Job Duties

• Responsible for providing leadership, communication, instruction, inspection, budget management, and evaluation within Carpentry, Paint, and Locksmith departments. Schedules all work assignments such as work orders, working shifts, and on-call shifts. Provides training, mentoring, and inspects workmanship of assigned trade employees. May assist staff in performing trade work, taking on-calls, and responding to emergencies. 
• Determines method and sequence of operations and estimates costs required to locate, install, test, repair and modify assigned trade systems by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and diagrams; following technical, verbal, written or electronic instructions; and being guided by trade practices, manufactures and underwriters’ specifications, thorough knowledge, and trade theory.
• Implements strategic planning developed with the Director of Building Maintenance and the Senior Director for Facilities Management. Provides communication as it relates to projects, outstanding work orders, and departmental concerns. Provides professional communications with campus customers, including faculty, staff, and students, regarding work to be completed. 
• Responsible for organizing safety training including toolbox talks, in-house, and professional courses. This includes OSHA required and job specific training.