The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world’s most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni, and visitors.

With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as steward of the campus resources and operations.

All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to the entire campus. FM serves as a partner within the zone structure for the Contract Colleges (CC), Endowed (EN), and Student and Campus Life (SCL) zones.

As a key steward of the University’s facilities, FM is responsible for facility assessments, skilled trades, general construction, building care, grounds, recycling, asbestos, and the management of planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance.

   

Duties and Responsibilities: 

While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others. 

Under the supervision of the Electric Shop Manager, the Assistant Electric Shop Manager provides leadership and operational support for preventive and corrective electrical maintenance per assigned specialty area(s)/shop(s), ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality services across campus facilities. This role supervises skilled electricians staff, fosters teamwork, and maintains alignment with university policies and goals.

The Assistant Electric Shop Manager collaborates with the Electric Shop Manager to coordinate daily operations, develop maintenance strategies, and ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and university procedures for the electric shop. They oversee task prioritization, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication to meet productivity and quality expectations. This position also supports staff development through mentoring and training, while assisting with strategic planning, budget management, and administrative processes.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising electricians and providing leadership to the general forepersons and forepersons.

Partnering with the Electric Shop Manager on maintenance planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.

Ensuring safety compliance and supporting training programs.

Proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Provide consultation and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including Maintenance Planners, Asset Management and campus partners to plan, schedule and prioritize workloads.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the Shop Manager, ensuring the shop operates effectively and efficiently while advancing institutional priorities.

This is a benefits-eligible, salaried position. Based on qualifications, the salary range will be up to $102,000.00. 

We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

Required Qualifications:

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences. 

Three to five years of relevant trade (electrical) experience, an Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proven ability to manage and provide strategic leadership for a large group of employees in a diverse environment.

Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs.

Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and workforce management.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being, with skill in understanding cultural differences.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Experience in worksite safety programs, electrical safety(70E), hazardous materials protocols, and compliance with building codes.

Experience with enterprise maintenance software (e.g., Maximo or equivalent).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Demonstrates sound judgment in decision-making.

Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain)

Ability to understand construction documents and asset specifications and cut sheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in construction technology or related field.

Experience in a unionized University or Institutional Facilities Management environment including research, teaching, agriculture, athletic, and residential facilities.

Experience in project estimation, cost analysis, or budget planning.

** No visa sponsorship provided for this position. **

Rewards & Benefits:

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here.

Application Procedure:

Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs under staff positions section.

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University Job Title:

Asst Superintendent

Job Family:

Facilities & Safety Services

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$76,203.00 - $88,560.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Erica Reniff

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Prior relevant work or industry experience

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

Unique applicable skills

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

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2025-02-24