HVAC Manager

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN

4d•$67,870 - $84,836

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities, the HVAC Manager oversees the installation, repair, and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and air-handling equipment across all college campuses. The role supervises HVAC mechanics and supports HVAC work connected to construction projects. The position performs duties from an assigned campus or work location and may require work at various hours and locations according to departmental needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Universal EPA Certification.
Training and experience equivalent to journeyman-level trade classification.
Five years of experience in HVACR repair and maintenance for large-building applications or commercial HVAC equipment and systems.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
In-depth knowledge of HVAC functions related to low-voltage systems, relevant building codes, HVAC products, mechanics, and installation.
Skill operating CCMS, either BAS or MAC.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, supervisors, vendors, and project managers, internally and externally.
Strong leadership skills and a solid work ethic.
Ability to analyze information and apply logic, work independently with little direction, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to climb ladders and work in high and/or confined spaces, and work outdoors in all types of weather.
Ability to use task-appropriate personal protective equipment, such as eyewear, gloves, earwear, and headgear.
Ability and willingness to work any assigned shift, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and at varying hours or locations.
Ability to report to and remain at work during class cancellations, campus closures, or limited campus operations in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Tennessee certification as a licensed HVAC mechanic and/or refrigeration technician.
Degree or certification from an accredited college of technology specializing in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration.
Master mechanical license.
Boiler maintenance experience.
Refrigeration maintenance experience.
Chiller maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise HVAC mechanics who install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial air-conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems with electric, pneumatic, digital, and central energy management controls.
Assist mechanics with troubleshooting and repairing building control systems and identify opportunities to optimize controls and equipment usage.
Research and propose solutions for HVAC system repairs, modifications, and maintenance.
Conduct weekly site inspections and prepare weekly status reports for the Executive Director of Facilities.
Create and maintain an inventory and catalogue of HVAC systems by building and campus.
Establish and maintain preventive-maintenance checklists and equipment schedules.
Interpret as-built building blueprints and recommend system modifications.
Assist the construction project team when projects involve or affect HVAC equipment or systems.
Test HVAC and refrigeration systems for efficiency and ensure mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming are performed as needed.
Input data into the computerized controls management system (CCMS).
Assign or perform HVAC-related work, including installing, replacing, or repairing equipment, components, and wiring; installing, connecting, and calibrating thermostats, humidistats, and timers; replacing worn HVAC parts and equipment; repairing or replacing low- and high-pressure liquid lines; assembling and installing metal ductwork; brazing or soldering defective joints and leaks; and maintaining ice machines.