Maintenance Supervisor-Plumbing​/HVAC

Plumbing/HVAC Department Manager

To organize and direct the plumbing/HVAC department in order to keep the District's facilities and equipment maintained and operational so that they present no problems or interruptions to the education program.

High School graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of a course of study in plumbing or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning from a high school, trade, or technical school or completion of an apprenticeship training program in the plumbing or heating, ventilation and air conditioning trade, and a minimum of ten years experience in plumbing or heating, ventilation and air conditioning within a commercial, industrial, or facilities operation setting.

Any equivalent experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be taken under consideration.

Successful completion of a Master Plumber or Master HVAC Technician Program, or an equivalent experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience and training in plumbing, lawn and irrigation, pumps, steam traps, boiler repair, food service equipment repair, etc. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as determined to be appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge of steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of plumbing codes, environmental protection requirements, and applicable OSHA regulations related to the plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trade.

Knowledge of standard practices, tools, and terminology in plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, electronics, and other assigned skill areas.

Familiarity with plumbing, lawn and irrigation repair, pumps, steam traps, boiler repair, food service equipment repair, etc. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as determined to be appropriate and acceptable.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs to include word processing, spreadsheets, Power Point, etc.

Demonstrated ability to supervise, direct, and engage personnel in carrying out multiple work assignments.

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a highly demanding team atmosphere, make decisions with limited data, and process information in an orderly, accurate, and timely manner.

Ability to write specifications and schematics, and to work from blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instruction, and to understand the technical language within the assigned skill areas.

Ability to design or modify components to meet job requirements in the assigned skill areas.

Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and possess a good driving record.

Ability to work in varied weather and temperature conditions.

Ability to work from heights and in confined areas.

Knowledge of colors.

Ability to perform work independently according to prescribed standards and procedures with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and possess basic computer skills.

Dependability and the ability to get along with others.

Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, hazardous materials, and proper ways necessary to perform the assigned tasks.

The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.

The incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

Ability to work from a ladder.

Speaking, reading, hearing, manual dexterity.

Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, walking.

Reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, driving.

Reports to the Facilities Manager to receive each day's assignments.

Supervise and evaluate department staff performance.

Carry out job duties according to District policies and enforce these policies with all personnel under direct supervision.

Provide or facilitate training for department personnel related to policies and procedures, safety, continuing education, etc.

Evaluates, directs, and coordinates responses to emergencies relevant to department.

Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the workflow of department personnel.

Estimates time, material, and labor costs for various work carried out by department personnel as well as for contracted work.

Maintains records including purchasing requests, payroll sheets, work orders, equipment purchases, capital outlay projects, bidding documents, inventories, cost estimates, etc.

Assists with capital outlay budget for major and minor projects related to plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc. Ensures competitive bidding and pricing.

Prepares and processes purchasing documents.

Ensure that department personnel respond to work requests in a timely and courteous manner.

Ensure that department personnel perform maintenance and repair tasks in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.

Assign and oversee a variety of work assignments including such things as general plumbing, component repair and replacement, pipe fitting, machine repair,…