Supervisor Building Engineer - HVAC

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston seeks an experienced HVAC Supervisor to oversee skilled maintenance and repair of the campus HVAC systems under general supervision. You will maintain parts records and train staff, while reviewing time records and inspecting work in progress.

You will coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and building automation work with outside contractors, review quotes and invoicing, and maintain the center plant including chillers, boilers, and cooling towers.

Qualifications

• Some college or Associate degree and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training or certification preferred.
• Eight to ten years of related experience.
• Registered AC & Refrigeration Technician License
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional, TMA (Work Request system) or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in skilled HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Maintain records of parts and materials.
• Evaluate and train subordinate personnel; review employee time records; inspect work in progress; and upon completion.
• Coordinate all HVAC, plumbing, and building automation work with outside contractors; review quotes and invoicing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Some college / Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMA Work Request

Job description

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please contact the Department of Human Resources if additional assistance is needed to apply at 713-313-7521.

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number TSU203817

Grant Title N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general supervision supervises and participates in skilled maintenance and repair of the HVAC System. Maintains records of parts and materials. Evaluates and trains subordinate personnel, review and maintain employee time records, inspects work in progress, and upon completion.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

• Detail-oriented
• Problem solving and decision making
• Strong communication skills, writing
• Supervises HVAC Personnel on installation, repair, monitoring, maintenance, and planning of HVAC /refrigeration systems.
• Responsible for coordinating all HVAC , Plumbing, and Building Automation work with outside Contractors. Request, review, and process all quotes and invoicing.
• Maintains Center Plant which consist of Chillers, Boilers, and Cooling Towers.
• Reviews all work orders before and after completion.
• Receives oral or written requests and set priorities.
• Interfaces with contractors to understand, convey and interpret information documents, standards, codes or best practice and provide quality assurance for larger jobs as owner representatives. Maintain knowledge of required adherence to recognize standards and codes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range $64,197.37 - $81,851.64

Education

Some college or Associate’s degree and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training or certification preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification

Registered AC & Refrigeration Technician License
Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Best practices in commercial HVAC technology for maintenance and application of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and explain University policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to commercial construction.
• Acts as the ultimate subject matter expert in a professional discipline or function; understood to be the Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) on complex methods and procedures. Requires the ability to lead the development or modification of work procedures in the discipline or function for virtually any situation.
• Interpret and apply Safety guidelines to daily work.
• Demonstrates full/complete knowledge in an area. Requires command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Microsoft Office Professional, TMA (Work Request system) or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Conduct inventory and surveillance of required materials and supplies for crafts
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitask and time management.,
• Operating equipment.
• Coordinate work of others.
• Verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Respond to unplanned events (emergency situations) during and after standard hours to accommodate the needs of the university.
• Work independently.

Eight (8) to ten (10) years of related experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend or lift.
• Exposure to moderate risk of accident.

Position End Date (if temporary)

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have some college or Associate Degree (A.A.) and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training or certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have eight (8) to ten (10) years of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Registered AC & Refrigeration Technician License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional, TMA (Work Request system) or similar applications?
  • Yes
  • No