Assistant Director of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems

Job no

493358

Work type

Full-time

Location

Chester

Categories

Administrators

Widener University is seeking an Assistant Director of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Systems to oversee the maintenance and reliability of all campus buildings and utility infrastructure. In this leadership role, the Assistant Director will plan, organize, and direct maintenance and repair operations while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

This position provides leadership to a team of skilled trades professionals including electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and a controls engineer as well as external contractors. This role ensures that all maintenance work is properly prioritized, efficiently coordinated, and completed to the highest standards while engaging relevant campus stakeholders throughout the process.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for setting priorities, coordinating projects with campus stakeholders, and ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operate effectively to support the university’s mission.

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Assistant Director oversees the planning, organization, and execution of maintenance and repair activities for all university buildings and utility systems.

In addition to daily maintenance operations, the Assistant Director develops and manages the university’s energy and water conservation initiatives, with a focus on reducing utility costs and advancing institutional sustainability goals. The position also supports the Director of Maintenance in both short and long-term capital planning efforts. The Assistant Director is expected to actively support and contribute to Widener University’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Essential Duties

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