Supervisor, HVAC Technician

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Supervisor, HVAC Technician to lead a skilled team, ensuring high-quality service and support for our campus facilities. This role requires a solid foundation in HVAC systems alongside proven leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining excellence in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

13 paid holidays and vacation

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Qualifications

• 4 years related work experience in HVAC or maintenance.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• EPA universal refrigerant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff and locations.
• Manage airflows and maintain lab standards.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance operations.

Skills

Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or advanced degree in related field

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor, HVAC Technician
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 286178
About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Supervisory position with advanced technical skills and the ability to manage and lead a discipline shop. Diagnoses and directs Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) issues requiring extensive experience, skills, and training.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Supervises assigned staff and locations
2. Expertise in managing airflows to maintain lab standards
3. Maintains and develops Building Automation Systems with contractors and internal technicians
4. Inspects crew maintenance operations and ensures timely completion of work orders and assignments
5. Responsible for accurate and timely communication with personnel to ensure the completion of tasks and projects related to the systematic inspection, detection, and correction of all building systems
6. Facilitates accurate and timely communications among shops, other disciplines, the management team, contractors, and the campus regarding changes, updates, scheduling, maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks
7. Establishes and communicates standards for performance
8. Assesses, addresses and records of staff performance
9. Assists with maintenance tasks as needed, assigned, or volume dictated

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
EPA universal refrigerant certification

Required Experience
Four (4) years related work experience in construction and/or maintenance in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, or a combination, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
HVAC Warm Air License Unrestricted (Active)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The minimum of the salary range is $34.24 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to work with hand tools in a safe manner
Able to use and understand all meters/test equipment related to Plumbing systems
Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Capable of adapting to changing work environments
Able to build upon existing knowledge in the technical application of maintenance work
Able to interact with customers and campus in a professional manner
Able to maintain professional and appropriate appearance
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
A strong understanding of clean rooms and HVAC related to a laboratory environment
Understands and complies with building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, and other technical standards and specifications
Knowledge of EPA chemical disposal regulations, procedures, and documentation processes
Knowledge of confined space entry procedures
High level of knowledge of maintenance disciplines outside the trade
Knowledge of governing federal, state and/or local regulations
Advanced working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management and project management
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf