Campus Hydronics & Thermal Utilities Manager

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Hydronics Systems Operations Manager to oversee the geothermal, chilled water, and heating hot water production and distribution across Oxford and regional campuses. You will manage personnel, budgets, and maintenance to ensure reliable utility service while serving as the technical authority for thermal systems.

The role requires leadership in maintenance scheduling, project coordination, and strategic energy management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex hydronic system; OR Related associate’s degree plus a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex hydronic system; OR A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time, verifiable experience managing, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex hydronic system.
• Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be a qualified driver under the Universities MVR policy.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of hydronic system experience, unionized staff management, and EPA 608 license.

Responsibilities

• System Operations & Maintenance: develop and document preventative and predictive maintenance for chillers, pumps, controls, and piping; monitor equipment for reliable operation; manage parts inventories.
• Supervision & Leadership: supervise hydronics technicians; oversee unit operations; manage annual operating and capital budgets for thermal utility systems.
• Emergency Response & System Integrity: provide 24/7 technical support during campus emergencies; schedule shutdowns and develop SOPs for production, storage, distribution, and recovery.
• Project Management & Design Review: review design/installation of thermal distribution equipment; coordinate with project managers on new service installations and shutdowns.
• Strategic Planning & Financial Management: drive energy-efficiency goals; set operating schedules; develop long-range plans for campus-wide thermal distribution services.
• Safety & Compliance: ensure PPE and safety procedures; coordinate safety training for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Related associate’s degree + 8 years experience

10+ years hydronics experience

Job description

Miami University is seeking a Hydronics Systems Operations Manager to oversee the geothermal, chilled water, and heating hot water production and distribution across Oxford and regional campuses. You will manage personnel, budgets, and maintenance to ensure reliable utility service while serving as the technical authority for thermal systems.

The role requires leadership in maintenance scheduling, project coordination, and strategic energy management.