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TITLE: HVAC ZONE SUPERVISOR                 JOB CODE: N16HVU
FLSA: NONEXEMPT                             JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE
EEO6:  H60                                  JOB FAMILY/SERIES: PHP MNT 
IPED-SOC: 49-1011
APPROVED BY:Chancellor's Designee:    EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/05/1999
     Donald Tynes, Director of Human Resources  



  JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, directs the daily operations of a team
of HVAC Mechanics and has total responsibility for the complete
maintenance, operation, service and repair of a wide variety of large,
complex commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems, including large regional heating and
cooling facilities up to 4,000 tons in an assigned area, or is
responsible for the direction of operations of a team involved in
specialty  HVAC work such as low-temperature, pneumatic systems, and
pumps. Incumbent also serves as an expert mechanic for the equipment
and systems in the zone or area responsibility.

     PRIMARY DUTIES

1.  Serves as a working supervisor for an HVAC zone or specialty
    unit, responsible for directing day-to-day operations of HVAC
    Chiefs and HVAC Mechanics providing service to HVAC systems.

2.  Performs all the duties of HVAC Chiefs and/or HVAC Mechanics.

3.  Under the general direction of a zone superintendent, has primary
    responsibility for the complete maintenance, operation, service
    and repair of a wide variety of complex building HVAC systems,
    including large, regional heating and cooling facilities of u

4.  Supervises and trains skilled and unskilled workers assigned to
    projects; assigns specific tasks to workers; evaluates results;
    participates in performance evaluations and recommends areas for
    individual training and development.

5.  Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to trade
    standards.

6.  Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials to be used on
    assigned tasks.  Compares cost of completed jobs with original
    cost estimates.

7.  Performs routine maintenance and planned service on chillers
    (centrifugal, rotary screw, reciprocating absorption, etc),
    chiller plant sub-systems (thermal energy storage,
    condensor/cooling tower systems, etc) and heating plant systems,
    both steam and hy

8.  Remediate air quality issues in the zone.

9.  Implements programs and facilities renewal projects to increase
    the life of assigned HVAC equipment and systems.

10.  Works closely with architecture, engineering, design,
     construction and/or operations and maintenance staff for
     coordination of work.

11.  Prepares specifications for the requisition of equipment, tools,
     parts, and supplies.  Inspects these items on receipt for
     adherence to specifications.

12.  Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports reflecting
     daily operations and project status.

13.  Operates standard equipment including power and hand tools.

14.  Ensures operational readiness and safety of work areas, tools,
     and equipment; conducts routine inspections; performs routine
     repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools.

15.  Assists higher level supervisors in administrative tasks such as
     scheduling, occupational safety, security, and other workplace
     standards.


     Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

     EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED.

     EXPERIENCE: Ten years progressively responsible experience in any
combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control,
steamfitting, stationary engineering, plumbing or heating trades.
Three years of this experience must have included the supervision of
journey level mechanics in these trades.



     REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and
refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in the
installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of
refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation
procedures and equipment.  Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations
related to the refrigeration trade; of National Electric Code; of
basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights and the
practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions.  Thorough knowledge of plumbing, steamfitting, and the
electrical trades as they pertain to HVAC systems.  Skill in the
installation, repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC
equipment and systems; in the use and maintenance of tools and
equipment of the trade; in welding, brazing, soldering, and silfoss;
in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings,
specifications, and contract documents; in the use of dial indicators,
vernier calipers, and depth micrometers; in using computers to
diagnose HVAC system problems.  Ability to read and explain
manufacturer recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive
maintenance, servicing and operation; to prepare written reports; to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to supervise and
train HVAC Mechanics and other maintenance personnel in the HVAC
trade; to program computers for HVAC system operations; to estimate
costs of installing HVAC systems up to 100 tons; to work in, on,
around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at
heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and
supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate
multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or
irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or
temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective
equipment.

     OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.


     CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid
certification (Universal level) in accordance with federal law.  Valid
Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be
required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be
trained to work with asbestos.