AC Shop Foreman - University Housing - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

All work in the University Housing A/C and equipment repair shop will be in accordance with established regulatory compliance and safety requirements and University Housing policies. This position ensures all departmental resources, such as vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are properly maintained, utilized, and secured. This is a working Foreman level position that will perform repairs to the University Housing A/C and housekeeping equipment as well as providing ongoing technical instruction and guidance to University Housing A/C and equipment repair shop personnel to ensure accurate diagnostics and industry-standard repair methods are adhered to.

Requirements

High School Diploma
EPA 608 Universal Certification
6-7 Years of experience in the field of HVAC repair.
2-3 years of supervisory experience within a maintenance or construction environment.
Thorough knowledge of and proficient experience in the supervision of a team of technical repair and maintenance employees
Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems and their operation
Ability to troubleshoot and repair custodial equipment
Thorough understanding of preventative maintenance program requirements and ability to execute the same
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work within tight deadlines and schedules
Ability to work with both a diverse customer and employee base
Ability to successfully lead others
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office suite of products
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use a Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited HVAC program with EPA certification
8-10 years of experience in the field of HVAC repair.
4-6 years of supervisory experience within a maintenance/construction environment.

Responsibilities

Provides immediate supervision and support to a team of five (5) technical A/C and equipment repair shop employees
Oversee and coordinate staff in all related daily operational activities of the University Housing A/C and equipment repair shop
Monitor and approve employee time sheets
Submit employee-related incident/accident reports
Create, schedule, assign, and monitor work orders
Evaluating and hiring shop personnel as well as recommending and implementing corrective and disciplinary actions
Source and coordinate the purchase of parts and consumables to maintain a proper on-site supply
Provide technical guidance and direction to A/C and equipment repair shop personnel
Perform monitoring and evaluation of staff members' performance to provide individualized feedback
Apply critical thinking and logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the A/C and equipment repair shop operations for continuous improvement for accountability, stewardship and productivity of University Housing resources
Communicate with internal personnel and others outside housing services, representing the department to customers, the university public, and other external resources
Ensure that all A/C shop activity records are in compliance with required EPA, OSHA, and TOSHA guidelines
Maintain CMMS records/reports of labor time, parts, and material costs, and any additional 3rd party expenses for all A/C shop repair tasks to provide a total cost of repair for work orders