Director of Trades and Utilities

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Overview

The Director of Trades and Utilities provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight for Salem State University's central utility systems, licensed trades workforce, building automation systems, and energy management programs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities, the Director is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable operation of the University's heating, cooling, utility, and energy infrastructure.

The director serves as the university's senior operational leader for central utilities and licensed trades, overseeing the campus steam plant, water treatment programs, building automation systems, and energy management functions. The position leads operational implementation of campus decarbonization initiatives, including the transition from steam-based infrastructure to low-temperature hot water systems and other sustainable energy technologies. The director develops and leads a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting both current and future utility infrastructure, ensuring that campus systems remain reliable, resilient, and aligned with the university's sustainability and strategic goals.

Salem State University is more than a workplace. It's a community with purpose. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we're committed to building real, reciprocal relationships with the communities around us, and that starts with the people who work here. We're also a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to serving all students, and that same commitment to access and equity extends to how we support our staff. Your work here directly contributes to student success and the vitality of the greater Salem community. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our students\: with intention, respect and a genuine interest in your growth.

***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.