Job Description

Brandeis University seeks to hire a HVAC Supervisor. This person will lead and manage all aspects of a union six (6) technician HVAC department providing maintenance and repairs for systems in 100 buildings across campus. Collaborate with other Facilities supervisors, managers and administrative staff in support of the department’s objective to provide a top quality work product with excellent customer service to the community. Select and oversee a wide array HVAC contract firms ensuring top quality work and value to the university. Oversee and execute small HVAC related projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and with departmental and university policy, leads/oversees and directs the daily work of Brandeis HVAC technicians including the assigning, scheduling, coordinating and review of all routine service requests and preventive maintenance work orders through Maximo CMMS. Utilizes dashboards and reports to assess priorities, review issues and problems, and manage work order backlogs. Develops and implements Preventative Maintenance programs.
Performs all related administrative and financial duties on a daily basis, utilizing a variety of computer systems and applications for work order management, payroll review and approval, PO creation, budget tracking, email communications, etc. Prepares bid specifications and other information for service contracts and project work. Responsible for identifying emergency and future planned budgetary needs.
In concert with the Plumbing Supervisor oversees operation and maintenance of campus steam network. Programs and troubleshoots BAS platforms (Siemens & ALC). Actively participates in the planning, review, inspection and handover of campus MEP construction projects with the Facilities Design and Construction unit. Communicates with stakeholders as necessary on work or projects that have an impact on or may disrupt continuous service.
Works closely with the team to identify and program capital renewal of HVAC systems. Working in conjunction with Public Safety and other Facilities staff, responds to all after hour emergencies, either in person or through directing subordinate staff or external contractors.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. Toward that end, it is essential that Brandeis be free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a “protected class”).

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