Hvacr Supervisor

Office

Location:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Human Resources, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539

Contact Phone:
Edinburg ;
Brownsville

• Posting Number: SRGV
  8806
• Working Title: HVACR SUPERVISOR
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Edinburg, Texas
• Department: Campus Facilities Operations
• FTE: 1.0
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Provides highly advanced (senior level) skills necessary to perform heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Responsible for managing and supervising a department that oversees all air conditioning and related mechanical equipment and utility systems. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Functions as a working supervisor over HVACR mechanics and other employees engaged in installing, programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVACR systems.
• Assigns work orders; plans, directs, inspects, and monitors work activities of all assigned staff; maintains records and provides reports as necessary.
• Supervises and participates in the calibration, installation, maintenance, and repair of pneumatic thermostats, air handlers, refrigeration equipment, ice makers, compressors, fans, motors, water pumps, insulation, valves, boilers, and other mechanical equipment and devices.
• Provides technical direction to other HVACR mechanics; coordinates, schedules, directs, and supervises HVACR projects, including emergency repairs.
• Trains and instructs employees on proper work procedures and policies.
• Assists in communicating and enforcing policies and procedures; resolves problems; addresses employee concerns and complaints.
• Coordinates workflows and schedules to ensure deadlines are met, priorities are recognized, and policies/procedures are followed.
• Participates in the interviewing and selection of job applicants and the performance evaluation of assigned employees; may recommend personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, discipline).
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on HVACR systems, equipment, and components to ensure serviceable conditions; identifies necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinates and oversees construction/repair projects affecting HVACR system and specialized equipment to ensure conformance with university standards.
• Collaborates in the planning, reviewing and selection of vendors, and adoption of specifications and plans for projects; consults with engineers as needed.
• Monitors department inventory; initiates paperwork to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs cost and time estimates on projects; submits requests for purchases.
• Uses a computerized maintenance management system such as CMMS‑TMA.
• Completes and closes work orders and enters time worked and materials used on portable devices.
• Prepares and compiles reports and maintains records.
• Responds 24/7 to campus emergencies; on‑call position with rotating shift required.
• Performs other duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED, and successful completion of a post‑secondary education in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program.

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• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Registered or Certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Technician.
• Preferred: TDLR Class A or B Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Contractor License.

Five (5) years of skilled/senior journeyman level experience as a refrigeration or HVAC mechanic including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

• Experience obtained in a higher education environment or other facilities setting with similar mechanical and controls equipment.
• Experience in reading and interpreting HVAC and related blueprints, drawings, and/or diagrams.

Skilled in the use of tools required to maintain and repair HVACR equipment.

Needs to be able to successfully perform…