HVAC Shop Supervisor (Facility Operations Leader)

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Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

The Building Maintenance unit within Facility Operations performs building repairs, maintenance, and small construction projects, as well as managing and servicing all heating and cooling components, fire and security systems, elevators, escalators and conveyors, cable and satellite systems, temperature controls, and the Operations Center.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Operation Center Manager on staffing and supporting the Operation Center 24/7/365
• Serves as supervisor for HVAC shop operations in the construction, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of designated IUB heating and cooling devices including boilers, chillers, pumps, building fans, air compressor systems and all related mechanical devices
• Serves as the supervisor for the control panel technicians in the daily monitoring of the building automation systems, the creation of the resultant work tickets, and the timely follow through.
• Distributes assignments, evaluate work standards, and manages overall performance.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of continuous alarm analysis, monitoring, alerting, logging, and reporting.
• Coaches, assists, and professionally grows all direct reports.
• Participates in after-hour callout decisions and management of night/weekend maintenance duties.
• Identifies maintenance projects and prepare scope, budget, and time estimates as well as identifies appropriate contractors.
• Supervises contracted work where appropriate.
• Supervises and confirms inspections of new and existing equipment are performed in accordance with applicable codes and university standards.
• Identifies best practices for control panel technicians, drives excellence, and coordinates across the campus.

General Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of Facility Operations staff.
• Establishes short-term operational objectives.
• Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve Facility Operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry Facility Operations standards, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field

Preferred

• Technical or Engineering degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field

Preferred

• 6 years of direct experience in the HVAC Industry
• 2 years of supervisory experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Understanding of budgets and budgeting process.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs.

Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial HVAC trade, accepted practices, and safety codes
• Knowledge of building construction for institutional and commercial systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of automation controls including Desigo

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

Advertised Salary

$80,000 - $90,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Facility Management

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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