HVAC Supervisor

HVAC/R Technician

Master HVAC/R technician responsible for the supervision of shop personnel. Work includes daily prioritization and assignment of ongoing HVAC projects; routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance. Must have knowledge of HVAC systems including, but not limited to: boilers; air and water-cooled chillers; pumps; cooling towers; fans; air handling units; variable air volume (VAV) terminal units; variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units; fan coil units;

package rooftop units; split systems; walk-in/reach-in coolers; freezers; and ice machines. Must create a 24-hour on-call standby roster among HVAC/R department while being available 24/7 to guide or assist standby personnel. Perform daily and weekly reviews of work orders to correctly document and update assets and hours charged to jobs. Oversee logistics for work projects to minimize downtime and maximize employee work hours.

Perform quality control and performance checks of technicians' work to ensure the highest quality of service to customers. Coordinate in-house demolition, replacement, renovation, and repair projects while coordinating with engineers and contractors to ensure quality control of projects. Assist in developing and designing HVAC/R related projects using blueprints and manufacturer's specifications to create detailed plans, drawings, and bids for these projects.

Coordinate work performed by outside contractors.

Essential duties include establishing and maintaining preventative and routine maintenance programs for all HVAC/R equipment and systems in County facilities; overseeing the adjustment, programming, and changing of computerized set points for optimum efficiency and occupant comfort; testing, installing, troubleshooting, servicing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying HVAC/R equipment, controls, and component parts in relation to primary and secondary comfort and critical cooling and heat distribution;

supervising and training other technicians in the fundamentals and operation of the County's HVAC/R systems including chillers, chilled/heating water systems, and computerized energy management systems; performing hydrodynamic and air balancing of HVAC/R systems as required; assisting in the planning and inspection of major renovation and construction projects; evaluating, addressing, and correcting personnel performance and behavior deficiencies; creating training modules for technicians in an effort to provide direct on-the-job, hands-on training;

budgeting for and scheduling off-site training courses to provide continuing education opportunities and advance the department's technical expertise; creating annual Operations & Maintenance budget, as well as 5-year strategic Capital Improvement budget for HVAC/R needs, and providing to the Director of Facilities and Deputy Director; supporting the Safety Manager in creating, updating and implementing required safety protocols and standards for all personnel to ensure the safe performance of work in relation to comfort and critical heating, cooling, and domestic hot water generation;

assessing department needs and surveying vendors to provide best price quotes to comply with the County's purchasing policies; and following all applicable County policies.

Position requirements include high school graduation and 10 years of experience with HVAC/R related systems. Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams on multiple jobs or projects and 5 years of direct supervision experience. A valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include the ability to read and interpret controls, electrical drawings, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and plans for County building and renovation projects; knowledge and application of safety standards to prevent hazards and incidents; ability to organize and prioritize assignment of tasks and get completed; perform mathematical calculations; write work orders and daily logs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.

Physical demands include sitting and standing; using hands to finger motion; handling or feeling; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing; bending, stooping, squatting, lying down, and walking; lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus and perceive color.

Equal Employment

Employer:

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.