HVAC Supervisor jobs in Norfolk, VA

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade PP

General Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and supervises the HVAC Shop activities and assignments of assigned skilled trades personnel and contractors.  Directs the assignments of level I – (trades helpers), level II and level III  trades employees in the appropriate class series; provides technical advice and production assistance when necessary and inspects all major projects.  Develops and refines the work routine of assigned personnel and carries assignments through to completion; does related work as required or assigned.  Assignment to HVAC related skilled trades maintenance and installation work.

Education and Experience

Completion of high school, including or supplemented by completion of appropriate apprenticeship training and considerably and progressively more responsible experience in the appropriate trade, some of which will have been in a level III (lead) capacity or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate the installation and repair of chillers, air handlers, unit ventilators, heat exchanges, heat pumps, package units, roof top units, etc., that are detrimental to the normal operation of schools and related buildings. These include the disruption of the power supply to motors, fans, transmitters, and transformers.
• Plans distribution of work; assigns tasks or projects; explains work requirements and methods to subordinates as needed and keeps them informed on changes in policy and procedure. Oversees the performance of maintenance agreement contractors and assist in the development of trades related systems for new buildings under the design, Inspect new buildings for discrepancies at walk through.
• Receive work orders; prioritizes issues by urgency; communicates with supervisor on project status; keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used; completes paperwork and closes out work orders.
• Carry out maintenance responsibilities within established policies, plans and requirements and to coordinate work with other shops and departments.
• Enforce safety and other regulations where applicable.
• Read and interpret work orders, diagrams, and sketches.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports; ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships, including successful coaching and counseling of subordinates.
• Estimate costs and necessary materials of work performed.
• Performs basic task on a computer and maintain good records.