FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director Mechanical Systems is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance and repair of the chiller plants, chilled water loop, HVAC, boilers, fire protection systems, plumbing and underground utility piping systems by developing and maintaining effective planning, training, and supervision of staff; providing technical support with design and construction of capital projects.
Duties and Essential Job Functions:
Manages mechanical operations by ensuring quality customer service; developing procedures to ensure prompt repair when required; properly scheduling of planned maintenance; programming major equipment upgrade or replacement. Oversees and/or contributes to projects by implementing procedures for soliciting bids; awarding and approving completed work related to mechanical utilities and building controls; coordinating with other departments involved in the projects.
Provides leadership of assigned personnel by coaching, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, counseling and disciplining employees. Reviews gas and water utility rate expenses; monitors meters for significant changes indicating possible equipment malfunctions.
Meets financial objectives by preparing budgets; scheduling and approving expenditures; monitoring and reporting on cost control; conducting budget analysis on maintenance cost, labor, and equipment replacement; initiating corrective actions. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other technically related field.
- Five years' experience working with a variety of mechanical systems in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Ten years' experience working with a variety of mechanical systems in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience with design and construction of central chiller plants and loop distribution system.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Texas Drivers License. Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- Professional Engineer
- Plumbing and/or HVAC certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge to troubleshoot and recommend improvements in operations.
- Knowledge of means and methods of mechanical construction.
- Knowledge of customer service techniques.
- Knowledge of mechanical codes.
- Knowledge of building codes.
- Knowledge of safety regulations.
- Knowledge of job-related policies and regulations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to train and lead staff.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
- Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
- Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
- Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
- Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
- Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
- Work is primarily indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
- Work requires frequent visits to job sites that include major construction, chiller plants and mechanical rooms.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate, however hearing protection is required in some work environments.
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