Job Seekers, Welcome to Construction Careers
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
The University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
Loading... Please wait.
Details
Posted: 19-Feb-26
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6936050
Skilled Trades Coordinator
Position Information
Position Title: Skilled Trades Coordinator
Department: General Operations
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61148
Job Type: Full-Time
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
- Bachelors 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 drivers 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
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Benjamin Ray
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Work Order Planner / Scheduler
Contact's Email: bray2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-3524
Posting Dates
Posted: 02/18/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 05/01/2026
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
jeid-49c92c1a9f8b8740be64d66fd60e7cf1
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
More Jobs from This Employer
https://agccareers.org/jobs/22061448/skilled-trades-coordinator
Loading. Please wait.
Powered By
