HVAC Supervisor

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
Position Overview KU's Facilities Services department supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the university's physical plant and grounds. This full-time position within the Facilities Services department, supervises the resources and staff who provide on-site HVAC repair and maintenance services for assigned systems and/or buildings. The HVAC Supervisor plans, directs and oversees all work activities lead workers, and/or maintenance technicians, which follow a daily and seasonal plan for maintenance services. The supervisor is also responsible for providing staff training and on-site assistance as needed. Job Description 50% - Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resources Effectively manage available staff, material and service resources towards campus priorities ensuring HVAC system reliability across the Lawrence campus. Assist with the management of the campus BAS enterprise control system as it relates to HVAC. Assist with Preventive Maintenance operations to reduce reactive maintenance and further Ensure HVAC system reliability by developing and implementing a plan for the ongoing maintenance, Repair and replacement of units in compliance with University standards in furtherance of the university's mission. Directly supervises senior technicians and any related support technicians. Ensures compliance with industry best practices for maintenance, safety and installation of HVAC equipment. 20% - Perform and/or oversee necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data-driven decisions for our organization. 10% - Project/Modification work Oversee, review and/or comment on new project proposals and documents from the KU and/or commercial engineering design team to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability. Review, coordinate and oversee new minor HVAC modification projects including but not limited to, replacements, refurbishments, and new installations. 10% - Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems. Ensure affected customers are appropriately informed of activities that impact their operations. 5% - Oversee and/or perform all new hire and/or termination activities for the unit. 5% - Performs other related duties as assigned. Position Requirements Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures - both hot and cold, inside, and outdoors. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Work planned and unplanned overtime as needed. Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required. Must have a valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment. Required Qualifications High School diploma or completion of a GED equivalency. Five (5) years of experience in HVAC maintenance work. Associate's degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for two years of the required maintenance experience. Three (3) years of experience as an HVAC supervisor or lead worker, as evidenced in application materials. Proven experience in HVAC building automation system(s) A valid driver's license by time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment. Previous experience using MS Office, including Outlook and Excel, as demonstrated in application materials. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing HVAC building automation systems - preferably Johnson Controls Metasys systems. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience- preferably IBM Maximo. Knowledge of safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades. Experience working in a large university/college maintenance operation or multi-building operation. Experience working with or in plumbing, sheet metal, and/or electrical trades. Additional Candidate Instructions Please include the following with your completed online application: Resume addressing how you meet the required qualifications Cover letter Names and contact information for three references Application review will begin Tuesday, October 22nd and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is identified. Contact Information to Applicants Kasey Minihan kasey.minihan@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range No less than $80,000 (commensurate with experience) Work Schedule 7:30a-4p M-F Application Review Begins Tuesday October 22, 2024 Anticipated Start Date Monday November 4, 2024