Job Description
Title:
Superintendent, Construction/Maintenance
Job Class Code:
5012
Summary:
Function & Scope: Will provide overall supervision of The University's Energy Management Services department.
Essential Functions:
Typical Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, assign and supervise work of utility station operators and electronic technicians in the operation of equipment which regulates the flow of heat, steam and air conditioning into buildings; direct preventative maintenance activities.
- Supervise and participate in necessary repairs to equipment and instruments
- Perform related duties as required.
- Responsible for overall planning and management of UTD's Central Energy Plant and utility distribution system.
- Review of construction/remodeling documents with regards to HVAC and Central Energy Plant issues.
- Coordinates with other campus departments, such as Environmental Health and Safety, for related programs, with asbestos abatement and air quality as examples, as they pertain to University facility projects.
- Maintains an effective relationship with external, regulatory, contractual and other agencies as required.
- Working conditions include work performed in an office environment, but much of the work is performed with on-site inspections which could include working in mechanical/electrical spaces, under buildings, on rooftops, in tunnels and construction/renovation projects and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.
- Expected to respond to after-hours emergencies on campus.
- Infrequent overnight travel
Marginal Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Received: General supervision-Incumbent develops own ways to effectively perform a variety of duties or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines; responsible for a defined set of assignments expected to determine and create procedures to set priorities and meet goals.
Given: Supervises Energy Plant staff directly and through subordinate foremen.
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or 7 years related experience in the operation and maintenance of steam generating, power generating, refrigeration and/or data acquisition equipment, or an equivalent combination or education and experience.
Preferred: N/A
Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or 7 years related experience in the operation and maintenance of steam generating, power generating, refrigeration and/or data acquisition equipment, or an equivalent combination or education and experience. 2 years supervisory experience.
Preferred: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Valid Texas drivers license; strong analytical and computer skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students.
Special Job Requirements (such as hours, accuracy, special equipment and/or working conditions):
N/A
Other:
If this is a supervisory position, the incumbent is expected to complete required supervisory training; orient, train and develop subordinates; provide appropriate coaching, guidance and supervision to subordinates; and complete annual performance evaluations.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive; thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Responsible for duties as assigned relating to internal controls including safe-guarding of department assets, reliability of department financial information, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Last Updated: September 22, 2008
