HVAC MEP Supervisor

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 12 Feb 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 100781
Title: HVAC Zone Supervisor
Functional Title: HVAC MEP Supervisor
Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPSA-Res Facilities-Bldg Systems
Hiring Range Minimum: 64907
Hiring Range Maximum: 77888
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Nonexempt Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Position is responsible for general diagnosis and repair of central temperature control systems (air and water heating and cooling) for all campus residential communities and Fraternity Row facilities. In addition, the position will diagnose and perform service repairs to gas burners in the renovated Fraternity Row facilities.
This position is responsible for providing supervision and technical support for HVAC mechanics, steamfitters, plumbers, electricians, and other workers within the Electro-Mechanical trade. This includes oversight and evaluation of daily work and planning and execution of reactive and preventative maintenance programs completed by in-house crews throughout the year. Responsibilities will also include the assignment of crew activities, training, daily supervision, evaluation of the operations, and the performance of skilled and unskilled labor in the completion of scheduled maintenance and unscheduled tasks. The position is responsible for oversight of approximately 11 employees. This position is supervised by the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Manager. The mechanical, electric, and plumbing shop is part of a larger Facilities Maintenance unit and is responsible for approximately 5000 service requests annually.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
  • Ten years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam fitting, stationary engineering, plumbing or heating trades.
  • Three years of this experience must have included the supervision of journey level mechanics in these trades.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration.
  • Knowledge of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems.
  • Knowledge of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade.
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code.
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
  • Thorough knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting, and the electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.
  • Skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems.
  • Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering, and silfoss.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Skill in the use of dial indicators, vernier calipers, and depth micrometers.
  • Skill in using computers to diagnose HVAC system problems.
  • Ability to read and explain manufacturer recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation.
  • Ability to prepare written reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to supervise and train HVAC Mechanics and other maintenance personnel in the HVAC trade.
  • Ability to program computers for HVAC system operations.
  • Ability to estimate costs of installing HVAC systems up to 100 tons.
  • Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery.
  • Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
  • Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Experience working in a facility of comparable size/scope is preferred.
Additional Certifications:
NA
Additional Information:
  • This position requires an onsite presence.
  • Some evening and weekend work may be required.
  • This position is an essential service position, incumbent is expected to report to work as requested, including overtime for openings, closings, major transitions, and emergencies, and perform general maintenance/clean-up tasks resulting from periods of inclement weather (i.e., snow, rain/hailstorms, hurricane, etc.).
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
  • May be required to exercise sustained physical activity in demonstrating or assisting in the completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks.
  • As an essential services employee will participate in snow removal, to include shoveling for extended periods, loading and unloading of salt and supplies up to 50 lbs.
  • The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
  • The incumbent is to work in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions, wear and work in personal protective equipment, and work on a ladder up to 8 feet in height.
  • Work will involve repetitive motion. The incumbent will be required to inspect work, which may involve bending, stooping, walking, and climbing.
  • Will assist with/lead snow removal activities, which may require using snow removal equipment (tractors, snow blowers, shovels) and working outside in cold weather for extended periods.
  • The incumbent will require extended hours/overtime work due to weather emergencies, scheduled openings, and closings of the residence halls.
Posting Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 02/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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