Trades Manager

Overview

Salem State University is seeking a dedicated Trades Manager to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you'll oversee essential campus operations while supporting a collaborative environment that keeps our university community thriving. You'll lead skilled tradespeople, manage projects, and ensure our facilities remain safe and functional for students, faculty, and staff.

Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We welcome you to become a member of our community.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***

***Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Five years of relevant full-time maintenance experience -OR- Associate degree in Business Administration or Management or related field 10 or more years of relevant full-time maintenance experience -OR- High School Diploma or GED 15 years of relevant full-time maintenance experience
• Five years of direct management of 10 or more employees
• Experience using work order management, scheduling, Microsoft office suite
• Must be available in emergency after hour and recall situations as needed
• Possession of a current valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines as well as demonstrated flexibility to meet changing needs to handle anticipated and unpredictable deadlines
• Experience in planning, implementing and controlling budgets
• Working knowledge of OSHA Regulations, and ADA Regulations
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts Building Codes
• Management and operations experience in similar institutional settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including creating reports, conducting meetings, and training personnel; demonstrated ability to communicate to large groups within a multilevel organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and oversight of Carpentry, Lock, Paint, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant operations

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities, which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends. This role requires availability the event of emergency, after hour, and recall situations as needed.

Application Instructions

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Please apply online the Salem State Career siteand attach resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Official Title: Staff Associate

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St

Job: Community and Social Services

Agency: Salem State College

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Dec 16, 2025, 9:35:24 AM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 78, ,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Jenifer Murphy

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No