HVAC Manager - Facilities Management

The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services is seeking applications for an HVAC Manager position. This position will be responsible for the overall operations of the Mechanical Systems Shop, as well as maintaining the entire campus heating and air conditioning systems.

About the Opportunity

This position will be responsible for the overall operations of the Mechanical Systems Shop and maintaining the entire campus heating and air conditioning systems. Manages highly skilled personnel in the HVAC, Mechanical and Controls Technician areas. Manages technical programs designed to control maintenance, repair and alterations of University facilities with regard to Facilities Management operations and responsibilities. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local codes and WVU Policies. Acts as Facilities liaison with the WVU community.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

• Wellness programs

  What You'll Do:

  This position will be responsible for the overall operations of the Mechanical Systems Shop and maintaining the entire campus heating and air conditioning systems. Manages highly skilled personnel in the HVAC, Mechanical and Controls Technician areas. Manages technical programs designed to control maintenance, repair and alterations of University facilities with regard to Facilities Management operations and responsibilities. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local codes and WVU Policies. Acts as Facilities liaison with the WVU community.

  Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the identification, prioritization and management of $145M in deferred maintenance in the campus mechanical systems area.
• Develop and execute and operation budget in excess of $1M. Develop and implement plans for repair and maintenance to include identification, prioritization, budget development, design and scheduling. Ensure associated maintenance, repair and alteration requests meet all applicable codes and assigned deadlines.
• Manages over $900,000 annual personnel budget ensuring overtime budgets are met while supporting after hours events and emergencies.
• Maintains highly technical and critical environmental systems that support millions of dollars of University research projects in engineering and animal research facilities.
• Ensures adequate environmental controls to the University's data centers across the campus.
• Effectively and accurately communicate with staff, customers and administration all issues, concerns and resolutions.
• Ensures building systems are functioning 24 hours a day to ensure student and employee comfort.
• Sets vision and develops departmental goals objectives to deliver highly technical maintenance skills and timely services to exceed customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership to staff through continuous feedback as to effectiveness, performance, quality and customer service levels. Operates in a "for profit" mind set.
• Develop, implement, train and measure staff performance based on department objectives and metrics. Train staff on proper safety procedures and observe workforce in the field to ensure compliance.
• Assess employee skill levels and identify appropriate training for improvement.
• Manages the HVAC and Mechanical apprentice program for employees enrolled in this area.
• Utilize computerized maintenance software to evaluate department efficiency, identify call back issues, repetitive problems etc. and to evaluate metrics. Apply these metrics to preventive maintenance, cost tracking, manpower, materials and compliance to priority codes and objectives.
• Utilizes specialized testing and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensures proper monitoring and maintenance of the University computerized building management systems that provide system data, information and control of Central Chiller Plants, air handling units, cooling tower, pumps and motors and associated equipment.
• Researches and implements new technologies that increase efficiencies and reduced energy consumption thus reducing energy costs.
• Benchmark with other organizations to identify and implement "best practices" and continuous improvement of current processes.
• Assists staff, engineers and project managers to evaluate chronic building system issues and develop plans to remedy the issue.
• Acts as a project manager for large repairs and equipment replacement. This includes developing scope, reviewing drawings, coordinating schedules, budgets and managing contractors hired to complete the projects.
• Develop, promote and on-going staff training on business initiatives such as WVU policies, budgets, FM strategic plans, mission, vision, etc. Lead by example in all areas.
• Conduct performance reviews of employees, develops improvement plans, plans of actions and enforces the University disciplinary policies.
• Prepare cost estimates for repairs and projects and benchmark data.
• Reviews, inspects and approves construction design drawings for new facilities and ensure the construction of these projects meets University standards and Federal, State and Local codes.
• Inspects new construction and renovation projects during the construction phase to ensure mechanical systems are installed in accordance with University standards and Federal, State and Local codes.
• Responds to building issues and emergencies on an on call 24 hour basis.
• Manages the University EPA refrigerant program.

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical or systems engineering
• Completed course work directly related to mechanical, electrical or systems engineering and experience in facilities engineering, HVAC or mechanical maintenance which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.
• At least four (4) years of experience in facilities engineering with a focus on mechanical maintenance, commercial HVAC, building automation systems and integration of various infrastructure components and systems.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Utilizes specialized testing and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensures proper monitoring and maintenance of the University computerized building management systems that provide system data, information and control of Central Chiller Plants, air handling units, cooling tower, pumps and motors and associated equipment.
• Researches and implements new technologies that increase efficiencies and reduced energy consumption thus reducing energy costs.
• Benchmark with other organizations to identify and implement "best practices" and continuous improvement of current processes.
• Assists staff, engineers and project managers to evaluate chronic building system issues and develop plans to remedy the issue.
• Acts as a project manager for large repairs and equipment replacement. This includes developing scope, reviewing drawings, coordinating schedules, budgets and managing contractors hired to complete the projects.
• Develop, promote and on-going staff training on business initiatives such as WVU policies, budgets, FM strategic plans, mission, vision, etc. Lead by example in all areas.
• Conduct performance reviews of employees, develops improvement plans, plans of actions and enforces the University disciplinary policies.
• Prepare cost estimates for repairs and projects and benchmark data.
• Reviews, inspects and approves construction design drawings for new facilities and ensure the construction of these projects meets University standards and Federal, State and Local codes.
• Inspects new construction and renovation projects during the construction phase to ensure mechanical systems are installed in accordance with University standards and Federal, State and Local codes.
• Responds to building issues and emergencies on an on call 24 hour basis. Manages the University EPA refrigerant program.

• Valid driver's license
• West Virginia HVAC Technician License must be obtained within the first year of employment
• Type I, Type II and 410A or a Universal with a 410A - EPA requires this license for working on Freon containing equipment.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.