HVAC Supervisor

HVAC Supervisor

University of South Carolina HVAC department supports USC Housing by operating and maintaining the university’s Central Equipment and associated systems and controls. This full‑time position within the Facilities Operations department supervises the resources and staff who provide on‑site HVAC repair and maintenance services for assigned systems and/or buildings. The HVAC Supervisor plans, directs and oversees all work activities and maintenance technicians, which follow a daily and seasonal plan for maintenance services.

The supervisor is also responsible for providing staff training and on‑site assistance as needed. This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather.

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Full‑time position, 40 hours per week.

Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

• Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resources
• Oversee, review and/or comment on new project proposals and documents from the USC Construction and Renovation Dept. to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability
• Perform and/or oversee necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data‑driven decisions for our organization.
• Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems.

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Proven experience in HVAC building automation system(s), managing HVAC building automation systems – preferably Johnson Controls Metasys systemss, computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and knowledge of safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades.
• Experience working in a large university/college maintenance operation or multi‑building operation, plumbing, sheet metal, and/or electrical trades.
• Experience using MS Office, including Outlook and Excel.

• Knowledge of HVAC Controls and EMS systems, knowledge of mechanical equipment, pumping and steam systems, chilled and hot water systems as well as a sound knowledge of air‑conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical and other related trades.
• Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties.
• Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationships, measure cost and performance, keep accurate records, communicate effectively.
• Develop proper procedures, define actions to resolve specific problem situations, communicate to supervisor and management; and prepare reports.

• Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resources
  • Effectively manage available staff, material and service resources towards campus priorities ensuring HVAC system reliability.
  • Assist with the management of the campus JCI control system as it relates to HVAC.
  • Assist with Preventive Maintenance operations to reduce reactive maintenance and further ensure HVAC system reliability by developing and implementing a plan for the ongoing maintenance.
  • Repair and replacement of units in compliance with University standards in furtherance of the university’s mission.
  • Directly supervises HVAC technicians and any related support technicians.
  • Ensures compliance with industry best practices for maintenance, safety and installation of HVAC equipment.
• Respond to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on‑call rotation.