HVAC & Controls Systems Manager

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Education discount

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks an HVAC & Controls Systems Manager to lead maintenance, repair, and modification of critical systems across campus facilities. You will manage BAS and HVAC/R equipment, ensuring safe, comfortable environments for patients and staff.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering & Operations, you will oversee non-standard hours, respond to emergencies, and apply your technical leadership to maintain dependable building systems every

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED plus 10 years of HVAC control experience with 5 years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 12 points on MVR.
• Computer program proficiency level: Intermediate.

Responsibilities

• Oversees utility personnel within Engineering and Operations, including hiring, training, evaluating staff.
• Approves leave, schedules training, performs evaluations, and oversees discipline.
• Reviews, prioritizes, and assigns utility work orders to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises and evaluates work, ensuring corrections are made.
• Ensures work orders are completed promptly and closed.
• Ensures activities and testing comply with codes and regulations.
• Develops and implements quality control measures.
• Assists with budget preparation and ensures area operates within budgets.
• Purchases materials and equipment for utility operations.

Skills

HVAC control experience

Supervisory experience

Valid driver's license

Computer proficiency

Education

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

BAS knowledge

Job description

Closing Date:

10/31/2026

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Department:

OPS | Campus Operations EO Utility Systems

Summary of Job Duties:

UAMS is seeking an HVAC & Controls Systems Manager to lead the maintenance, repair, and modification of critical systems serving our campus’s medical, educational, and research facilities. Your expertise will help maintain safe, comfortable, and reliable environments for patients, students, and employees.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering & Operations for HVAC, Controls, and Plumbing, you will manage the maintenance and modification of the Building Automation System (BAS) that controls HVAC equipment, along with the campus’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment.

You will also oversee maintenance and repairs during non-standard business hours and assist with campus facility problems and emergencies. This role offers the opportunity to put your technical knowledge and leadership into action where dependable building systems make a meaningful difference every day.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma/GED plus10 years of HVAC Control’s experience with additional 5 years supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record
• Computer program proficiency level: Intermediate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree with a Major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Similar.
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• CHFM or CHC
• Computer program proficiency level: Advanced

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Oversees utility personnel within the Engineering and Operations Department, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
• Approves employee leave, schedules training, completes performance evaluations, and oversees employee discipline.
• Reviews, prioritizes, and assigns utility-related work orders to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises and evaluates work, ensuring necessary corrections are made.
• Ensures work orders are completed promptly and closes completed work orders.
• Ensures required activities and testing comply with applicable codes and regulations.
• Develops and implements quality control measures.
• Assists with budget preparation and ensures assigned areas operate within established budgets.
• Purchases materials and equipment for utility operations.
• Manages departmental supply inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes