General Superintendent HVAC and Electrical Distribution - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads employees in serving all areas of campus, laying out work, and providing technical direction for tasks. It involves training employees for advancement and supporting the Assistant Director of Utilities Distribution, including filling in during their absence. The role includes ordering materials for projects, maintaining critical campus systems, and assisting other departments. The General Superintendent also interacts with campus contractors to ensure work meets campus standards and assists Engineering with system design and current conditions.

Requirements

Vocational or technical training
10 years in commercial/industrial plumbing and/or steam systems including pumps, steam components, controls, boilers, heat exchangers and other plumbing components
8 years in a supervisory position with multiple employees with various levels skilled crafts people
Knowledge of commercial/industrial plumbing and steam systems and components
Knowledge of utility piping and distribution of water, steam, chilled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, natural gas, lab gases, air, chemical drains and geothermal.
Ability to lead and motivate employees
Skilled in proper business management practices
Knowledge of supervisory practices in handling multiple employees and projects
Valid Driver’s license
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

Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in a mechanical or civil discipline.
12 years in commercial/industrial plumbing and/or steam systems including pumps, steam components, controls, boilers, heat exchangers and other plumbing components
10 years in a supervisory position with multiple employees with various levels skilled crafts people
A working knowledge of standard construction practices and codes
Ability to continue education to stay current in the ever changing fields of excavation, utility plumbing and steam

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and instruct employees in the performance and completion of assigned duties.
Assist foremen and craft employees with ordering needed parts and supplies to ensure timely completion of service requests and projects.
Report job information to supervision to ensure the commitment of funds needed to complete projects.
Make decisions affecting the safety of students, faculty, staff, and critical systems on campus.
Monitor existing HVAC piping, chiller systems, and campus electrical grid to propose new or rework of piping and/or systems.
Ensure that foremen for High voltage electric and HVAC distribution have work prioritized and on schedule within budgeted amounts.
Monitor work and overtime hours as well as planned outage times.
Interact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public to ensure their concerns and problems are heard and acted upon in a positive manner.
Strive to provide a professional appearance at all times when dealing with customers.
Assist team members in receiving customer service training and help them understand the necessity for good customer relations.
Review design criteria for new building projects and renovation to campus structures.
Work with designers and contractors to ensure that all projects are completed to campus standards.
Review new construction and generate a list of any deficiencies found during review for repair by contractors.
Assist engineering with internal design and document repairs and replacement of systems.
Plan, track, and prepare for replacement of equipment, piping, and cabling.
Assist HVAC and High voltage personnel in investigating technical problems and determining solutions.
Reporting and correcting any unsafe conditions or practices found.
Counsel and instruct employees in proper departmental practices and procedures.