Supervisor, Maintenance (HVAC)

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and direction for maintenance, repair, replacement and installation of fan coil units and large air handlers including outside air units and their associated components and controls. Removes, transports, and installs fan coils, window air conditioning units, and refrigerators up to 50 lbs. Lead the day-to-day unit operations including determining workflow for requested projects, set appropriate timelines, follow-up/follow-through on completion of projects; ensure communication about completion of projects within designated deadlines. Provide leadership and direction for maintenance, repair, replacement and installation for chilled water, hydronic heating, and domestic cold-water systems such as pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, valves, and steel and copper piping; Maintain prescribed level of chemical treatment in closed loop systems. Lead a team to inspect, maintain, repair, replace, and install low pressure steam systems and their associated components and controls; Install fiberglass, foam glass, and closed cell foam insulation. Inspect work performed by staff to ensure compliance and quality standards have been met. Provide leadership and maintain, repair, replace, and install pneumatic and direct digital control systems and their associated components; manage web-based building automation system. Assist with management of energy efficiency and building optimization through management of pneumatic and digital building automation and control systems programming, scheduling, and communication. Monitors, maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs building automation systems (BAS) and their associated components and controls. Responsible for supervision of staff and management of general administrative duties. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time staff establishing work priorities and workflow; developing goals relevant to the area, providing general direction and leadership for goal accomplishment. Responsible for administrative functions related to employee management (e.g. time approval and reporting, performance evaluation) and related human resources functions for staff. Procure quotes from outside vendors and contractors, as needed. Manage daily inventory of materials, supplies, chemicals, tools and/or equipment; repair equipment as needed. Perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks within buildings or properties. Responsible for disseminating and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines for areas of responsibility. Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations. Advise and collaborate on various facility initiatives or facility/campus projects. Review plans and create recommendations for HVAC systems on capital and minor construction projects specific to self-performed work; ensure proper installation management after design and review. Attend commissioning or other walkthroughs with vendors and contactors. Advise on HVAC construction and renovation projects meet environmental, health, and safety standards, and comply with government regulations. Ensure compliance with industry standards by providing information or education to staff members. Conduct staff training related to safety, handling of hazardous materials, material safety data sheets (SDS), regulatory codes, compliance, and product equipment/advancements. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge on current code requirements, industry standard methods, procedures, and technology. Assist in the development and implement of written operating policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety standards, quality work standards, handling of hazardous materials, and work order management. Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects. Operates of state vehicles.

Requirements

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a recognized trade and relevant experience to total five years; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience.
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
A valid driver's license is required.
EPA 608 Certification Type I, II, and III or Universal certification is required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of steam principles, proper steam piping system components and design
Eight (8) years of experience and general working knowledge of HVAC systems
Knowledge of Automated Logic controllers, Belimo actuators and valves
Working knowledge of Florida state building codes and other relevant codes and standards
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. work order management systems, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Proficient in the use of WebCTRL, WebTMA, AutoCAD, and Revit
Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform stick, MIG, and TIG welding and braze copper tubing and piping
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multi-faceted environment

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for maintenance, repair, replacement and installation of fan coil units and large air handlers including outside air units and their associated components and controls.
Removes, transports, and installs fan coils, window air conditioning units, and refrigerators up to 50 lbs.
Lead the day-to-day unit operations including determining workflow for requested projects, set appropriate timelines, follow-up/follow-through on completion of projects; ensure communication about completion of projects within designated deadlines.
Provide leadership and direction for maintenance, repair, replacement and installation for chilled water, hydronic heating, and domestic cold-water systems such as pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, valves, and steel and copper piping.
Maintain prescribed level of chemical treatment in closed loop systems.
Lead a team to inspect, maintain, repair, replace, and install low pressure steam systems and their associated components and controls.
Install fiberglass, foam glass, and closed cell foam insulation.
Inspect work performed by staff to ensure compliance and quality standards have been met.
Provide leadership and maintain, repair, replace, and install pneumatic and direct digital control systems and their associated components.
Manage web-based building automation system.
Assist with management of energy efficiency and building optimization through management of pneumatic and digital building automation and control systems programming, scheduling, and communication.
Monitors, maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs building automation systems (BAS) and their associated components and controls.
Responsible for supervision of staff and management of general administrative duties.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time staff establishing work priorities and workflow; developing goals relevant to the area, providing general direction and leadership for goal accomplishment.
Responsible for administrative functions related to employee management (e.g. time approval and reporting, performance evaluation) and related human resources functions for staff.
Procure quotes from outside vendors and contractors, as needed.
Manage daily inventory of materials, supplies, chemicals, tools and/or equipment; repair equipment as needed.
Perform general cleaning duties after the completion of maintenance tasks within buildings or properties.
Responsible for disseminating and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines for areas of responsibility.
Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
Advise and collaborate on various facility initiatives or facility/campus projects.
Review plans and create recommendations for HVAC systems on capital and minor construction projects specific to self-performed work; ensure proper installation management after design and review.
Attend commissioning or other walkthroughs with vendors and contactors.
Advise on HVAC construction and renovation projects meet environmental, health, and safety standards, and comply with government regulations.
Ensure compliance with industry standards by providing information or education to staff members.
Conduct staff training related to safety, handling of hazardous materials, material safety data sheets (SDS), regulatory codes, compliance, and product equipment/advancements.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge on current code requirements, industry standard methods, procedures, and technology.
Assist in the development and implement of written operating policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety standards, quality work standards, handling of hazardous materials, and work order management.
Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects.
Operates of state vehicles.