DDSHS FFA Maintenance Supervisor 3
 
 Come and work with us and apply your trades' knowledge to supervise the delivery of facilities operations.
 
 As the Trades Manager, you'll have a vital role. We are eager to hire a hardworking, dedicated, and safety-oriented professional to join our team.
 
 Some of what you'll do: 
 Plan, direct and manage the trade programs for Western State Hospital such as:

1. Carpenter Shop
2. Electric Shop
3. Machine Shop
4. Paint Shop
5. Life Safety Team
6. Plumbing Shop
7. HVAC

• Train, develop, manage and supervise a variety of maintenance trade workers and general maintenance mechanics
• Act on behalf of the Operations/Facility Manager as needed
• Ensure compliance with all codes and requirements
• Develop and maintain the trades budget 
• Provide quality control with periodic inspections of work performed
• Implement and evaluate workflow priorities
• Develop and disseminate instruction and information to unit personnel
• Negotiate work contracts and assure the compliance of facility-related certifications and audits
• Develop operational policies and procedures
• Implement and manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System 
• Respond to Labor Union requests and conduct investigations
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to Shop Supervisors
• Perform risk management
• Be accessible to respond to emergent issues which arise in a 24/7 facility

 Who should apply?
 Professionals who have journey status as a trades-worker in one of the recognized fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, or sheet metal.
 
 Five years of work experience as a journey trades-worker, two years of which in a lead or supervisory capacity.
 
  OR
 
  Equivalent education/experience  
 
  Desired:
 

• Extensive experience in all areas of personnel, including hiring, evaluating, training, and implementing disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of vocation trades, building and grounds operations, and standards of practice.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the delivery of services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public.

A commitment to the team to promote success and one who is open to constructive feedback.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives
requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared
values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an
equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive
to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve,
including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral
health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and
refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Chris Pulley,  and reference job number 07344.