AC Shop Supervisor - University Housing - UTK

The Department of University Housing within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of AC Shop Supervisor. This position performs all tasks necessary to direct and ensure the efficient operation of the UTK Housing Services Department's A/C and equipment repair shop and the health and safety of the five (5) A/C and equipment repair personnel.

 

Our mission is to foster positive, student-centered residential communities supporting the academic mission of the university. We provide a defining experience for students through programs and amenities that facilitate individual learning and development. University Housing’s value and services enhance the overall university student experience.

 

The Position: All work in the UTK Housing A/C and equipment repair shop will be in accordance with established regulatory compliance and safety requirements and UTK Housing policies. This position ensures all departmental resources, such as vehicles, tools, equipment and materials are properly maintained, utilized and secured. This is a working Foreman level position that will perform repairs to the Housing A/C and housekeeping equipment as well as providing ongoing technical instruction and guidance to Housing A/C and equipment repair shop personnel to ensure accurate diagnostics and industry standard repair methods are adhered to.

University and Region:UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of 30,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

 

Application Process: Please complete the on-line application for full consideration. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number/s) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be directed to the search committee chair.

Responsibilities:

• Provides immediate supervision and support to a team of five (5) technical A/C and equipment repair shop employees.
• Oversee and coordinate staff in all related daily operational activities of the Housing A/C and equipment repair shop. 
• Monitor and approve employee time sheets.
• Submit employee related incident/accident reports.
• Create, schedule, assign and monitor work orders.
• Evaluating and hiring shop personnel as well as recommending and implementing corrective and disciplinary actions.
• Source and coordinate the purchase of parts and consumables to maintain a proper on-site supply.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to A/C and equipment repair shop personnel
• Perform monitoring and evaluation of staff members performance to provide individualized feedback.
• Apply critical thinking and logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the A/C and equipment repair shop operations for continuous improvement for accountability, stewardship and productivity of Housing resources.
• Communicate with internal personnel and others outside the Housing Services Department, representing the department to customers, the University public, and other external resources.
• Ensure that all A/C shop activity records are in compliance with required EPA, OSHA, and TOSHA guidelines.
• Maintain CMMS records/reports of labor time, parts and material costs, and any additional 3rd party expenses for all A/C shop repair tasks to provide a total cost of repair for work orders.

What We Require

Education: High School Diploma and EPA 608 Universal Certification

 

Experience:  6-7 Years of experience in