Skilled Trades Coordinator
Job in
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14202, USA
Listed on 2026-04-21
Listing for:
University of Buffalo
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-21
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Join our University Facilities team as a Skilled Trades Coordinator and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. In this position, you will manage and schedule small to medium-sized operations maintenance and repair work and billable work orders across the universities' three campuses. This role coordinates multiple skilled trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, etc.), sets the correct order of operations, and prepares accurate cost and time estimates for our campus customers before work begins.
The Skilled Trades Coordinator ensures jobs are sequenced properly, schedules are being maintained, and customers are kept abreast on the status of their requests.
The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
* Review work orders, scope, and site conditions to determine required trades and define the order of operations.
* Collaborate with trade supervisors to assemble comprehensive labor, material, and time estimates in alignment with university policies and budget requirements for customer approval prior to project initiation.
* Develop short-interval schedules for small jobs (routine maintenance, minor repairs, room refreshes, preventive maintenance tasks, and minor renovations).
* Prevent trade conflicts by sequencing tasks and coordinating site access.
* Coordinate / Communicate timelines and expectations to campus customers.
* Track costs and labor in the CMMS; monitor progress and adjust sequencing as needed.
* Work with our Code Compliance Manager and Environment, Health, and Safety team to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, and university policies.
* Assist the Operations Work Order Planner and Scheduler to:
* Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Identify and implement improvements to the work order process and systems.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
* At least 3 years of experience in facilities operations, maintenance coordination, or skilled trades scheduling.
* Strong knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting)
* Demonstrated experience coordinating cost and time estimates for multi-trade projects.
* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
* Ability to interpret building codes and safety regulations.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for daily administrative and reporting tasks.
* Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms and tools, such as project management applications.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and interact with diverse stakeholders.
* Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
* Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
* Experience sequencing multi-trade work and preventing trade conflicts.
* Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and KPI reporting.
Physical Demands Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name Benjamin Ray Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Work Order Planner / Scheduler Contact's Email bray2 Contact's Phone
Posting Dates
Posted 02/18/2026 Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/04/2026 Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 05/01/2026
References
Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant
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