Job Description
Title:
HVAC Foreman
Job Class Code:
5519
Summary:
Function & Scope: To supervise the installation, operation & maintenance of utility equipment. Responsible for planning & inspecting, and for planning & assigning Utility Station Operators installation mechanics. Assigns work schedules to Utilities Station Operators; initiate work procedures; inspects maintenance performed by outside contractors; initiates requisitions for supplies and equipment; coordinates utilities operations with the Central Energy Plan Superintendent; continuously reviews all systems to improve efficiency for energy conservation; inspects mechanical and electrical systems while under construction in new buildings to ensure efficient operation after start-up.
Essential Functions:
Typical Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise all functions within Energy Management system.
- Work with & train other technical employees.
- Utilize the EMS system to monitor problems & maintain the campus system.
- Maintain the thermal utilities & HVAC systems which require extensive repairs & maintenance.
- Instruct other technicians on the intricacies of the equipment function and control requirement.
- Prepare records & written instructions.
- Schedule & check work assignments.
- Perform office & building inventory of parts & supplies.
- Manage daily operation of department & preventive maintenance program.
- Expected to know and seek knowledge of Siemen's building system.
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 subordinates.
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: N/A
Experience:
Required: 5 years experience in the operation and maintenance of steam generating, power generating, refrigeration, and/or data acquisition equipment, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
N/A
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.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior written approval of the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Management.
Last Updated: February 27, 2009
