About this role
Position: AC & Refrigeration Supervisor
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering
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PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the physical plant, structure, utility services, equipment for the hotel facility and staff housing complex.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as HVAC Supervisor and will be responsible for all installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and environmental control systems. Develops a preventive maintenance program, and controls the quality of repair work. Responsibilities also include designing smaller air-conditioning systems, designing modifications to existing systems, reviewing plans and specifications for contracted work, Will also be expected to resolve most problems exercising discretionary judgement and analysis even in the most complex situations.Communicate with engineering management in regards to possible improvements and increased efficiency.Schedule and document planned and unplanned maintenance programs for the various systems such as : air-conditioningCo-ordinate/inform engineering management of any disruptions to service of any kind.Pre-plan with engineering management daily engineering staff briefing and assist in distributing daily work assignmentsEnsure that maintenance & repairs performed by contractors are executed in accordance with agreed health and safety policy, contracts, fees or chargesSupervise team members to ensure safe work practices, efficient operation, proper preventative maintenance and repair to equipment.Provide constructive feedback to all team members to ensure safe work practices, efficient operation, proper maintenance and repair to equipment.Any additional duties assigned.Receives oral or written work requests and sets prioritiesAssigns personnel to jobsReviews all work orders before and after completionMaintains budget, records and files, and prepares reportsSupervises major overhaul or installation of environmental control systems to assure that work is carried out according to plans and specificationsConducts a quality check of work in progress or upon completion to assure acceptabilityOversees repair and replacement of faulty thermostats, wiring and controls, and compressorsReviews the work of contractors for adherence to plans and specifications and for quality assuranceInforms staff in the proper use of tools, and proper work proceduresKeeps records of work orders, inventory and expendituresEstimates and orders needed equipment and suppliesDetermines the appropriate HVAC equipmentDesigns air flow control systemsDesigns modifications to existing systems to achieve efficient operationReviews plans and specifications for new construction to determine compatibility with existing equipment or acceptability of designCoordinates work with other trades as neededProvide technical assistance to mechanics when requestedRecommends persons to be hired, disciplined, discharged, or promotedPerforms other duties/special assignments as required or to meet the ongoing needs of the department
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Proficient in all aspects of area of expertiseAbility to work independently with good interpersonal skillsA creative, practical and pro-active approach to problem solvingA proven ability to build, lead and supervise a teamAn energetic and dynamic personalityThorough knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theoryConsiderable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipmentWorking knowledge of electricityAbility to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair proceduresAbility to train and supervise othersAbility to prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate and direct the work of HVAC mechanics and crew leadersAbility to design smaller systems or design modifications to larger systemsAbility to review and critique plans and specifications for HVAC and environmental control systemsCoordinating skills to schedule work so classes are not interrupted; maintain records of time and materials used on all jobsAnalytical skills to diagnose HVAC problems; and to understand and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches or pencil drawingsCommunication skills to communicate with school staff and vendorsComputer and software skillsManual skills to repair equipmentMechanical skills for vehicle operation and to install and maintain HVAC equipmentIncumbent must be able to work well as a team member; must be self-driven, reliable, and responsibleLeadership skills to supervise the work of the HVAC departmentAbility to perform special assignments as required or to meet the ongoing needs of the departmentQUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Air Conditioning & refrigeration or Trade Certificate in area of expertiseEXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in hospitality industry with multi-trades at a supervisory level, and hands on experience in appropriate trade. QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Air Conditioning & refrigeration or Trade Certificate in area of expertise