Maintenance Planning Spec (HVAC)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Oxford, Ohio is looking for a Maintenance Planning Spec (HVAC) to oversee planned maintenance operations for their university campus. The role focuses on HVAC and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate should have nine months of relevant training beyond high school and three years of experience in the field. The job involves physical effort, including lifting materials and walking.

Qualifications

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a relevant trade and three years of experience.
• Requires a valid driver's license and may require specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and controls maintenance operations.
• Provides direction and oversight for maintenance programs.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant facility systems

Ability to communicate effectively

Skill in business application software

Education

Nine months training beyond high school

Three years experience in a relevant trade

Tools

Computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)

Job description

• Job Title: Maintenance Planning Spec (HVAC)
• Department: Building Maintenance
• Worker Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Hourly Rate: 23.5
• Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required: No

Job Description Summary: Plans, organizes and controls a defined portion of a planned maintenance operation for a university campus. Responsible for the overall long‑term and daily planning, and scheduling of a defined group’s maintenance activities. Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of related, existing building equipment and systems. This position is to focus on the HVAC trade. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Essential Duties

• Provides direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritization and oversight for a section of a planned maintenance program.
• Ensures equipment and systems data are entered and maintained in CMMS; develops detailed maintenance procedures; prepares daily work schedules; reviews maintenance plan program effectiveness; reviews and compiles predictive analyses results obtained by maintenance staff.
• Develops a preventive maintenance (PM) program; maintain equipment history.
• Verification of parts and/or materials needed for completion of scheduled work; assembles the planned job package which contains detailed work order(s), job plan detail by task, labor deployment plan by craft and skill, bill of material, acquisition plan – parts procurement, required permits, clearances, etc.; and prints sketches, photos, special procedures specifications, sizes, tolerances, and other technical references.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a relevant trade and three years of experience in a relevant trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be a qualified driver under the University’s MVR policy.
• May require certificate of specialized training for some positions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant facility systems, such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, building automation systems, roof systems and building structures or other operational areas.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, control drawings, and other technical data.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and be able to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to maintain detailed and complete records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of persons.
• Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public (e.g., to answer routine questions, to explain policies and procedures, and resolve problems).
• Skill in business application software, to include word processor, spreadsheet, and database programs; must be experienced in the use of a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) program.

Working Conditions

Physical effort usually requires considerable walking, standing, and lifting materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Periodic assignments given which entail dealing with moderately unpleasant situations. Some possibility of personal risk due to accidents.