Utilities Superintendent - Mechanical

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

PTO & Extended Illness

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Superintendent of Utilities to oversee daily HVAC and utilities operations, maintenance, and repairs. You will manage quotes for work and materials, plan long-range maintenance, and coordinate with contractors to install or renovate mechanical systems.

The role requires strong leadership, independent judgment, and excellent communication. You will work with Facilities and leadership teams and may supervise staff across shifts to ensure reliable campus utilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of operation and maintenance experience with large HVAC and utility systems.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, water, and gas systems.
• Plan long-range maintenance programs and coordinate major shutdowns with minimal disruption.
• Coordinate with private contractors for installation or renovation of mechanical systems.
• Train workers in procedures and use of tools; ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Supervisory/leadership experience

Job description

Superintendent, Utilities

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Job Summary

The Superintendent, Utilities oversees and directs daily operations, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and electrical, water, and gas distribution systems. Receives and processes quotes for work and material to be performed.

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and directs operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and electrical, water, and gas distribution systems.
• Plans and schedules long-range maintenance programs; determines frequency, scope, and type of equipment to be included; Determines need for and schedules utilities shutdowns for major repairs and maintenance work with minimal interruption to normal activities of the hospital.
• Coordinates with private contractors engaged in installation of renovation of mechanical, refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heating equipment as required.
• Trains workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment, and work aids, such as drawings, hand tools, and test equipment; Ensures quality of work and client satisfaction performed by crew
• Monitors the utility alarms on campus and analyzes alarm conditions to determine course of action; Assist with troubleshooting equipment failures
• Available to support shift coverage, after hours or extended projects as needed and assists in major maintenance repairs, trains, and mentor new personnel in area of expertise as required.
• All other assigned duties related to Facilities Management

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

• + 7 years of experience in operation and maintenance of large (25,000 cfm) air-handling equipment, steam reducing stations, pumps, steam boilers, refrigeration equipment, and water, gas, and electrical systems.
• + 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or higher-level experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to collaborate and consult team members appropriately when resolving problems or needing to make decisions.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with members of Facilities team, leadership staff, and outside contractors and vendors.

Physical Capabilities

Frequently exerts a medium amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull and move patients or objects. Extended periods of time looking at a computer screen. Frequently work involves standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling. Extended periods of time sitting may also required. Occasionally work involves running, climbing stairs, climbing ladders and crawling.

Environmental/Working Conditions

The position is mostly subject to inside working conditions, however, may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather occasionally. Hours may be long and irregular. Subject to constant call backs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

• Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country
• Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
• Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC

Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards

Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP

35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates