Trades Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field required, supplemented by four years experience in electrical, HVAC/Refrigeration, plumbing and two years supervisory experience or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license; HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrician license/certification is preferred.

Must demonstrate considerable knowledge in HVAC, construction, and project management related to civil engineering and public infrastructure. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure.

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

The purpose of this classification is to oversee a specific group of building maintenance staff and perform related work for the benefit of Fulton County offices, departments, and personnel. Employees in this classification perform in a capacity similar to Trades Supervisors, but require a higher level of project management skills; function as owner agents/ representatives who attend to all aspects and components of their area of assignment;

representing the needs of a specific infrastructure(s) or intended user while protecting the interests of the County overall in project implementation. Trades Managers are expected to exercise judgment relative to safety, cost, specifications, and project progression. Trades Managers either perform the essential tasks of this position or coordinate the work of others (in-house or contractual), depending on the needs of the specific project.

Manages assigned staff and contractors; establishes workloads; prioritizes work assignments and verifies completion; evaluates employee performance; interprets and enforces policies and procedures; resolves staff issues, conducts annual performance reviews and administers disciplinary action as required; maintains daily hours log for payroll department.

Provides technical assistance and knowledge to employees to help solve any problems during their work shifts; answers questions or helps troubleshoot issues within other departments; assists teams in the field when necessary; ensures a preventative maintenance plan is created if needed.

Writes construction specifications, technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties, utilizing knowledge of material standards, construction processes or manufacturing procedures, descriptions of processes and processing operations, the scope of work for contracts, and attends contract bid…