Job Description

BUILDING EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE 74700

Effective Date:	02/96

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise and administer the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating, and other mechanical equipment in a number of City facilities. Incumbents assure the comfort of building occupants by ensuring the safe, efficient operation of the equipment, responding quickly to operational problems, and effectively planning equipment maintenance, upgrade, and replacement. There is considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in this class. Performance is evaluated by a Facilities Management Superintendent or Senior Building Equipment Supervisor on the basis of results achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of plumbing, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, pneumatics, and other equipment;
• Supervises and participates in the scheduling of work assignments, ensuring coverage in the event of absence;
• Plans equipment maintenance, upgrade, and replacement;
• Schedules and participates in periodic checks of building equipment such as refrigeration and air compressors, electric motors, cooling towers, water pumps, sump pumps, air filters, fans, blowers, coils, ducts, electric and pneumatic controls, thermostats, gauges, meters, valves, and inverters;
• Supervises the installation of water lines, gas lines, sprinkler systems, sewer lines, and flushing drain systems;
• Directs the preventive maintenance program and keeps records on all equipment;
• Participates in the budget process by recommending equipment replacements or new equipment purchases;
• Directs fiscal transactions for purchasing and inventory control of mechanical equipment and supplies;
• Writes specifications for equipment purchases or major maintenance work to be contracted out;
• Coordinates, visually inspects, and accepts work performed by outside contractors;
• Composes written correspondence, such as letters, memos, reports, and forms;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Modern heating, refrigeration, and allied equipment.
• Methods, practices, tools, and materials used in air conditioning, heating, and air handling operations, maintenance and repair work.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to building equipment installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Plumbing, electricity, mechanics, sheet metal work, and water analysis and treatment as applied to the operation of heating and refrigeration equipment.
• Refrigerant recovery and recycling as required by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Expresses ideas on technical problems clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Works cooperatively with other City employees, building occupants, and the general public.
• Communicates orally with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings, in group settings, or using a telephone.
• Observes or monitors people's behavior and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Perceive the full range of the color spectrum (example: working with electrical wires).
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Review or check the work products of others for conformance to standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a current Universal CFC certification at time of hire.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of modern refrigeration and heating equipment systems. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.