HVAC Shop Supervisor

Job no: 496894 | Full Time Permanent - Staff | Location: Charleston

About the role

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking an HVAC Shop Supervisor in the Facilities and Engineering Department. Under the limited supervision of the Division Chief, this role supervises a crew of technicians in HVAC and related equipment repair and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, establishes, and ensures execution of HVAC Shop services and repairs
• Utilizes computers to adjust, troubleshoot, and control electronic energy management systems
• Develops specifications and coordinates repairs performed by vendors and contractors in the repair and maintenance of all types of HVAC, gallery, and energy management systems
• Estimates, requisitions, and issues materials and equipment for job completion
• Ensures safety and environmental compliance with all pertinent regulatory and statutory requirements
• Schedules work for execution and inspects work to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and specifications
• Repairs package units, small boilers, mini split systems, furnaces, exhaust fans, PTAC units, and other HVAC-related equipment, including pumps
• Manages refrigerant management program
• Coordinates HVAC repair and installation work with campus HVAC repair contractors

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certificate of completion of HVAC technical or trades school and six years' experience in mechanical trades field
• At least one year of supervisory experience in field/trade area
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to work independently or as a team on 24 to 460 volt electrical air conditioning controls, pneumatic controls, and computerized digital control systems
• Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of:
  • Refrigerants
  • Industrial rotary screw, centrifugal, chilled all water systems ranging from 100 to 350 tons
  • Hot water and steam heating systems
  • Commercial and residential refrigerant split air conditioning systems
  • Gas package unit heaters and heat pumps ranging from 1.5 to 120 tons
  • Residential gas appliances
  • Refrigeration equipment, including ice machines
  • Other auxiliary equipment
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics
• Proficiency at brazing and soldering piping and tubing
• Refrigeration Transition and Recovery certification as UNIVERSAL (including EPA certification)
• Valid SC Driver's License

Benefits

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club access
• Swain Family Boat Center access
• Community Service Opportunities
• On-campus housing available (based on availability) at a discounted rental rate

About The Citadel

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. The campus is located on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, close to great restaurants, shopping, and more.

• Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master's degree
• 2,300 undergraduate students in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
• 1 out of 3 graduates earns a military commission
• 31 majors, 57 minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science)
• 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening, and online programs