Job Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Utility Operations, the Plumbing Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Upstate's Plumbing operations. Plumbing at Upstate operates, repairs and maintains equipment across 27 buildings including 3.5 million square feet across 24 acres occupied by SUNY Upstate Medical University.

The Plumbing Facilities Manager will ensuring plumbing operations and staff function smoothly and efficiently in a customer-focused manner. Duties include, but are not limited to: collaborating with other managers to ensure teams are working in the same direction; ensuring Plumbing supervisor is communicating effectively with other shop supervisors to meet institutional needs and respond to issues; engaging with end-users and customers to troubleshoot issues and resolve problems; communicating effectively with administration informing them of changes and issues; work in partnership with Upstate Engineering, Design and Construction to relaying issues/needs and providing input on upcoming projects and renovations; managing contractors for projects and day to day support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 2 years of supervisor/administrative experience in plumbing trades, or Associate's degree and 4 years of supervisory experience in plumbing or related field, plus excellent written/oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to respond to plumbing emergencies at all hours required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a hospital environment and computer literate with knowledge of office automation/spreadsheet software also strongly preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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