Field Engineer, Sr. (HVAC)

Parks & Recreation 

Field Engineer, Sr. (HVAC) - 1st Shift 

Posting Expires: September 11, 2024

Starting Salary: $57,500/annually 

 

General Description and Classification Standards

Organizes, monitors, and supervises facility maintenance HVAC, boiler and roofing operations for Department of Parks and Recreation. Performs a variety of technical skilled and unskilled tasks relative to facility maintenance. Provides additional technical assistance to the facilities as needed. Full-time supervisory work over a small, permanently assigned group of employees. Group may have technical, administrative, or construction/maintenance backgrounds.

 

Supervision Received

Will come under direct supervision of 1st shift project manager. May receive guidance from senior management regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, essential duties, and responsibilities, etc., but is free to set work methods and individual assignments. 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance. Establishes schedules and plans for providing facility maintenance services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly. Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepare cost estimates; submits justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures. Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement; prepares specifications and contracts for contract services. Trains or coordinates training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques. Develops and organizes preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

 

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Consults with direct supervision and field employees to make informed decisions.

 

Leadership Provided

Routinely provides training and/or project leadership to less experienced professionals or support staff. May supervise clerical or support staff.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair and construction program; knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work; knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; knowledge of basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; knowledge of equipment, tools and materials used in facility maintenance activities; knowledge of construction and project management principles; knowledge of principles and practices of safety management; knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules. Skill in planning, scheduling, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others; skill in training others in work procedures; skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate written and computerized records and reports pertaining to the work; skill in reading and interpreting plans, maps and specifications and manuals; skill in operating and maintaini