HVAC Supervisor

Killeen TX

Description

Job Summary: Serves as HVAC Supervisor and will be responsible for all installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and associated air handling, and environmental control systems. Incumbent plans individual jobs and long-term work operations, develops a preventive maintenance program, and controls the quality of repair work. Responsibilities also include designing smaller air-conditioning systems, designing modifications to existing systems, reviewing plans and specifications for contracted work, and reviewing the work of outside contractors. Will also be expected to resolve most problems exercising discretionary judgement and analysis even in the most complex situations. Performance Responsibilities: • Receives oral or written work requests and sets priorities • Assigns personnel to jobs • Reviews all work orders before and after completion • Supervises major overhaul or installation of environmental control systems to assure that work is carried out according to plans and specifications • Conducts a quality check of work in progress or upon completion to assure acceptability • Oversees repair and replacement of faulty thermostats, wiring and controls, and compressors • Reviews the work of contractors for adherence to plans and specifications and for quality assurance • Informs staff in the proper use of tools, and proper work procedures • Keeps records of work orders, inventory and expenditures • Estimates and orders needed equipment and supplies • Determines the appropriate HVAC equipment • Designs air flow control systems • Designs modifications to existing systems to achieve efficient operation • Reviews plans and specifications for new construction to determine compatibility with existing equipment or acceptability of design • Coordinates work with other trades as needed • Provide technical assistance to mechanics when requested • Recommends persons to be hired, disciplined, discharged, or promoted • Performs other duties/special assignments as required or to meet the ongoing needs of the department Job Specifications: Skills: • Thorough knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory • Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors • Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment • Working knowledge of electricity • Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures • Ability to train and supervise others • Ability to prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate and direct the work of HVAC mechanics and crew leaders • Ability to design smaller systems or design modifications to larger systems • Ability to review and critique plans and specifications for HVAC and environmental control systems • Analytical skills to diagnose HVAC problems; and to understand and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches or pencil drawings • Communication skills to communicate with school staff and vendors • Computer and software skills • Manual skills to repair equipment • Mechanical skills for vehicle operation and to install and maintain HVAC equipment • Incumbent must be able to work well as a team member; must be self-driven, reliable, and responsible • Leadership skills to supervise the work of the HVAC department • Ability to perform special assignments as required or to meet the ongoing needs of the department Knowledge: • Knowledge of safe work methods and practices • Knowledge of tools and materials used in HVAC installation, maintenance and repair work • Knowledge of national, state and local codes • Knowledge of use and care of tools and equipment necessary to HVAC work • Knowledge of mathematical skills to estimate cost of job Safety of Others: Some responsibility for the safety of others, isolating work areas as needed Work Direction: Work involves treating a variety of problems, questions, and situations in conformance with established criteria Decision Making: Incumbent makes decisions regarding what needs to be done which involves evaluation of issues and selecting a course of action from several alternatives Problem Solving: • Problems solved are HVAC related; incumbent plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with instructions and accepted practices Communication: • Contacts are made within and outside of the organization to obtain and relay factual information Working Conditions: • Work is performed inside heated, well-lighted building and outside where temperature extremes can exist • Risk of injury from shock or falls; noise from machinery; insulation and dust from ceilings are unpleasant; safety rules, training or protective equipment are required Physical Demands: • Work is performed while standing, sitting and /or walking. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, color vision and hearing. • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. • Required to exert physical effort, e.g., transporting materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying object less than 30 pounds. Experience: • Minimum of three to five years of direct supervisory HVAC service experience. Considerable experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of HVAC and related environmental control systems Education Required: • High school diploma • Successful completion of technical school or completion of HVAC apprenticeship or an equivalent combination of education and experience Special Requirements: • Texas HVAC license preferred • Yearly code certification • Valid Texas driver's license • Will be driving company vehicle - must have good driving record • Maintain clean and neat vehicle • Report maintenance needed and schedule repairs