HVAC Manager

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

Iowa Health Care’s Department of Engineering Services is seeking an HVAC Manager to lead and direct HVAC, refrigeration, and wireless temperature monitoring operations in the HVAC shop. The manager oversees maintenance, repairs, project management, code compliance, and the timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance. The role also manages the shop’s operating budget and works with Iowa Health Care and University of Iowa departments on capital and non-capital project design, coordination, implementation, and design standards. The position ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements, including The Joint Commission, local, state, and national codes, infection control requirements, and ASHRAE guidelines. It also oversees HVAC utility shutdowns connected to capital, university, and departmental work, and coordinates with Engineering Services management, clinical areas, Capital Management, and University Design and Construction to address urgent needs and deliver capital projects to Iowa Health Care standards. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Engineering Services. The manager oversees financial, operational, regulatory, human resources, planning, project management, communication, safety, facilities, performance, and resource management activities. The position requires routine lifting and frequent physical activities, 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies, and occasional driving with a valid driver’s license meeting 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 managing personnel professionally, including during stressful deadlines and when resources are limited.
Valid driver’s license that meets UI Fleet Safety requirements.
Ability to routinely move 50 pounds and frequently climb, carry, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, push, and pull.
Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency needs and address conditions during off hours and weekends.
Occasional driving is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, and operational direction for HVAC, refrigeration, and wireless temperature monitoring operations.
Ensure maintenance, repairs, project management, code compliance, and preventive and corrective maintenance are completed professionally, safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Manage the HVAC area’s operating budget; review and approve purchases for equipment, tools, and supplies; monitor expenses and explain budget variances.
Use the Strata financial system to request capital purchases and review or approve capital projects.
Maintain cost-effective inventories of parts, supplies, equipment, and tools while meeting shop and department needs.
Monitor daily HVAC work for compliance with patient, building, occupant, policy, and regulatory requirements.
Prioritize, assign, schedule, monitor, and oversee staff work, work orders, and project assignments, including through the CMMS.
Prepare routine reports from CMMS and other systems, update policies and procedures, and provide updates to service requestors.
Ensure staff compliance, train employees in industry standards and safety practices, and recommend staffing and resource needs to department leadership.
Orient staff, support competency and performance, provide training and coaching, communicate expectations, give feedback and recognition, and participate in staff selection, coaching, and discipline.
Create management goals aligned with department and Iowa Health Care strategic plans; contribute to Engineering Services strategic planning.
Execute corrective, preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance procedures and plans.
Participate in capital project design, recommend measures to support efficient maintenance and repair, and review or advise on minor renovation and construction projects.
Coordinate successful HVAC utility shutdowns for capital, non-capital, university, and departmental work.
Ensure project work aligns with Iowa Health Care’s strategic capital plan.
Maintain positive, constructive, professional, and timely communication with staff, departments, contractors, and service requestors, and provide positive customer service.
Ensure infection control practices during daily and project operations meet regulatory and epidemiology department requirements.
Promote a safe workplace and take appropriate action in emergencies, applying organizational occupational health, fire safety, and emergency response procedures.
Operate and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, temperature-control, chilled-water, and air-handling systems; use building automation systems to monitor, analyze, and adjust system performance.
Perform refrigerant leak tests, transfer refrigerants, and handle refrigerants according to EPA regulations.
Read and interpret blueprints and project drawings.
Mobilize and distribute labor and other resources to meet business objectives, maintenance work orders, and urgent needs.
Be available on call 24/7 for emergencies and respond to conditions during off hours and weekends.