OSU-Stillwater
Brigett Broyles, [email protected]
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm or TBD by Supervisor,
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
$29.00 - $ 35.00/hr (Contingent upon available funding)
Hourly
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for HVAC/EO operations. This position works closely with Facilities Management zone managers and serves as a key link between management and skilled trades staff to ensure high-quality maintenance, efficient use of resources, and safe, reliable building systems. Through hands-on supervision, coordination, and team development, this role helps create a well-functioning environment that supports students, faculty, and staff.
Position must maintain an awareness of the maintenance workload and available resources to make maintenance decisions. The position will be in charge of overseeing employee performance, information gathering, diagnosis, equipment inventory, labeling, and scheduling for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, planned maintenance, corrective and reactive maintenance and repair, and staffing and developing the HVAC/EO Trades team.
Within specific guidelines, supervise the performance of all phases of HVAC/EO general, aesthetic, corrective, reactive, planned, and preventive maintenance.
Schedules tasks, assigns technicians, replaces filters, belts, lights, intake screens, seals, lubrication, preservation, and servicing of equipment. Supervise emergency generator testing, and small boiler and pressure vessel inspections and maintenance. Oversight of safety instruction, inspection of tools and equipment, and quality control of completed work.
Must be able to work well with students, faculty & staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment. Regularly stands, lifts, bends, stoops, lifts above shoulders and carries 50 lbs or more.
Employee in this position is required to work shift work when work can not be accomplished during regular hours and when the management staff deems necessary. Overtime is an essential function of this position and may require work during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, & when OSU is closed).
Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available both during and after normal working hours.
Appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), gloves, safety glasses, etc are provided for use in the work place.
Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management regardless of the weather conditions. Some irregular and extra hours as needed for projects and emergencies. Emergencies frequently involve difficult working conditions. This may require work during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, & when OSU is closed).Must adhere to all safety requirements, and promote work safety.OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more.
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Six years of work experience related to the job duties as outlines in the job description with five of those years in a field specific to the position.
OR
Two years post-secondary education in the building trades or technical field with four years of work experience related to the job duties as outlined in the job description.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
Mechanical Contractor License
Refrigeration Handlers Certificate before hire
Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available during and after normal working hours.
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Must be a highly motivated team player with the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships, communicate effectively, as well as proactively solve problems.
Basic computer skills including proficient use in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc) for departmental record keeping. Ability to evaluate others' performance and ensure adherence to stated standards.
Skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem solving. Considerable knowledge of methods, standards and equipment used within the facility maintenance, repair and renovation industry.
Ability to estimate costs and assess bids. Effective and accurate communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with contractors and departmental representatives. Ability to work independently. Basic knowledge of building codes.
Ability to become proficient in the use of "AiM" Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology. Must work safely and promote a safe environment.
