27451BR
FS Maintenance Services
Position Overview
The University of Kansas is seeking a HVAC General Manager with strong HVAC operations and people management experience for the Lawrence Campus. The HVAC General Manager provides planning, management, and training in the safe and efficient servicing of HVAC equipment, components and systems in a commercial and/or residential setting. Utilizes human resources effectively to manage workload and prioritize requests to achieve customer satisfaction. This position will work with university leaders regarding facility HVAC installation, maintenance and repair cost estimates to identify best outcomes. The manager will also provide on-site assistance to the team on an as needed basis and work with outside contractors as appropriate.
Work hours are generally 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. After hours and/or availability to be called-back for emergency work may be required as needed.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers a full benefit package including employee and family health, dental, vision, EAP services, an attractive retirement program, life and disability insurance, along with up to 22 days of paid vacation per calendar year, 96 hours of sick leave earned annually, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, and other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
This position is subject to pre-employment background and valid driver’s license check.
Job Description
35% - HVAC System Management
- Manage available resources towards campus priorities ensuring HVAC system reliability across all University systems on the Lawrence campus.
- Oversees and manages preventive maintenance operations to reduce reactive maintenance and further ensure HVAC system reliability.
- Develops and implements a plan for the ongoing maintenance, repair and replacement of units in compliance with university standards in furtherance of the university’s mission.
- Manages and develops the HVAC technicians, HVAC technician seniors, as well as the HVAC supervisors. This includes hiring, training, disciplining, scheduling or employees, setting work priorities, conducting staff meetings, counseling and coaching, evaluating performance, and directing work performance.
- Ensures safety and compliance measures with industry best practices for maintenance and installation of HVAC equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating campus Building Automation Systems.
- Develop training mechanisms for ongoing technician development and safety compliance.
Perform and/or oversee necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data-driven decisions for our organization.
10% - Project/Modification work
- Oversee new project proposals and documents from the KU and/or commercial engineering design team to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability.
- Review, coordinate and oversee new minor HVAC modification projects including but not limited to, replacements, refurbishments, and new installations.
Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems. Ensure affected customers are appropriately informed of activities that impact their operations.
5% - Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs.) with or without accommodation.
- Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold inside and outdoors.
- Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
- Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
- Work planned and unplanned overtime as needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Shawn Harding
[email protected]
Additional Candidate Instruction
Please include the following with a completed online application:
Advertised Salary Range
Starting at $85,000, commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
29-Mar-2024
Anticipated Start Date
15-Apr-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. After hours and/or availability to be called-back for emergency work may be required as needed.
Job Family
Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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