HVAC Manager

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

Iowa Health Care’s Department of Engineering Services is seeking an HVAC Manager to lead, manage, and direct HVAC, refrigeration, and wireless temperature-monitoring operations in the HVAC shop. The manager ensures maintenance, repairs, project management, and code compliance are performed professionally, efficiently, safely, and on time; ensures preventive and corrective maintenance is completed as scheduled and meets policy and regulatory requirements; and manages the area’s operating budget. The manager works cooperatively with Iowa Health Care and University of Iowa departments on the design, coordination, and implementation of capital and non-capital projects, and updates design standards as needed. The role is responsible for meeting applicable regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission, local, state, and national codes, infection control requirements, and ASHRAE guidelines. The manager also oversees HVAC utility shutdowns associated with capital, university, and departmental projects, and collaborates with Engineering Services management, clinical areas, Capital Management, and University Design and Construction to address urgent needs and ensure capital projects meet Iowa Health Care standards. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Engineering Services. It requires routine lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and frequent climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. The manager is expected to be on call 24/7 for emergencies and to address conditions during off-hours and weekends. Occasional driving is required, with a valid driver’s license that meets UI Fleet Safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in HVAC, physical plant, facilities management, or a related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in staff performance management.
Demonstrated effective leadership and professional personnel management, including during stressful deadlines and with available resources.
Valid driver’s license meeting UI Fleet Safety requirements.
Ability to routinely move 50 pounds and frequently climb, carry, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, push, and pull.
Availability for 24/7 on-call emergency needs and off-hours and weekend response.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and tools used to install, troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair environmental systems such as air-handling units, chilled-water systems, and building automation systems.
Experience with temperature, pressure, and humidity requirements in a healthcare or academic organization.
Project-management and infection-control experience.
Demonstrated experience creating a positive work environment focused on service excellence.
Knowledge of codes and procedures applicable to hospitals, including TJC, OSHA, and DOT.
EPA Type 2 Refrigeration Certificate.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and direct HVAC, refrigeration, and wireless temperature-monitoring operations in the HVAC shop.
Ensure maintenance, repairs, project management, code compliance, and preventive and corrective maintenance are completed safely, efficiently, professionally, and on schedule.
Manage the area’s operating budget, monitor expenses, review budget variances, and oversee purchases, capital requests, inventory, and financial-procedure compliance.
Monitor daily HVAC operations and compliance with patient, building, occupant, policy, and regulatory needs.
Maintain or procure parts and supplies, complete routine reports, prioritize and oversee daily assignments, schedule staff, and provide updates to service requestors.
Update assigned policies and procedures, assist contractors, recommend staffing needs, train staff in industry standards and safety practices, and ensure a safe workplace.
Ensure infection-control practices in daily and project operations comply with regulatory and epidemiology department requirements.
Orient and train staff, coach and provide feedback, communicate expectations, support professional development, distribute work orders and project assignments, and maintain efficient workflow through CMMS.
Participate in staff selection, coaching, and discipline; establish management goals aligned with department and Iowa Health Care strategic plans.
Plan daily staff activities, contribute to Engineering Services strategic planning, and execute corrective, preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance procedures.
Participate in capital project design and recommend measures that support efficient maintenance and repair; review and advise on minor renovation and construction projects.
Ensure successful utility shutdowns during capital, non-capital, university, and departmental shutdowns, and ensure projects align with Iowa Health Care’s strategic capital plan.
Maintain constructive communication with staff and professional, timely interdepartmental communication; provide positive customer service and follow-up.
Apply performance-management practices to improve individual, team, and organizational performance; delegate consistently and support staff accountability and problem-solving.
Plan, mobilize, and distribute labor and other resources to meet business objectives, corrective and preventive work orders, and urgent needs.
Use building automation systems (BAS) to control systems, collect and analyze data, and modify mechanical-system performance.
Install, repair, alter, replace, and maintain environmental-system components, including refrigeration, temperature-control systems, chillers, and air-handling units.
Perform leak tests, transfer refrigerants, and handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA regulations.
Read and interpret blueprints and project drawings.
Respond to emergency needs while on call, including off-hours and weekends; drive occasionally as required.