UNIV - 3rd Shift Supervisor - HVAC

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision, assist in coordinating and supervising the operation of all HVAC systems throughout the Medical University, MUHA and Boiler Room. Responsible for supervision and administration of the University's and MUHA's HVAC preventive maintenance program. Assists in obtaining and evaluating contract bids for maintenance and repair work. Works with outside contractors on certain alterations, repairs, and maintenance contracts. Ensures that all E.P.A. and other regulatory agency codes and guidelines are followed. Ensure that alteration, renovation, repair and P.M. work is done in a safe and orderly manner and that there are no unauthorized gas releases. Perform other related and non-related duties as required. The HVAC Manager is designed as essential personnel in a disaster situation.

Requirements

A high school diploma and three years trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to climb.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
Ability to work below ground.
Ability to work from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend.
Ability to twist at the waist.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to crawl while performing job functions.
Possess good grip strength.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted.
Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull equipment carts.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc.
Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
Ability to obtain and maintain EPA Approved Freon recovery certification.

Responsibilities

Plans, supervises and assigns work to trades crews engaged in general repair, maintenance or construction activities that involve one or more trades, such as carpentry, masonry, electricity, welding, heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC), automotive repairs, plumbing and boiler operation.
Screens, selects and provides on-the-job training for trades personnel.
Makes recommendations on the repair, replacement and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Plans, organizes, schedules, monitors and evaluates trades activities.
Assists in the compilation of data; prepares correspondence, reports, summaries and budgets.
Maintains, rebuilds and tunes pianos.
Performs high level trades skills in the maintenance and repair of military equipment.
Performs other related and non-related duties as required; drives pick up truck.
Order materials as needed and monitors stock levels of parts.
Acts as shop foreman during absence of assigned foreman and supervises staff.
Checks all job sites at least twice a day to insure employees are accomplishing work as directed.
Performs journeyman level repair and maintenance work when work load requires additional staff.
Schedules and participates in work and supervises subordinates in the installation, repair and P.M. of HVAC equipment and systems. Ensures E.P.A. and other codes and guidelines are followed and that there are no unauthorized gas releases.