St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Mechanical Services

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning & Institutional Services      SITE:   Collegewide

SALARY SCHEDULE:    Facilities/Skilled Trades                      LEVEL: 5

BASIC FUNCTION:

Supervises all activities and personnel performing maintenance of college facilities, including commercial HVAC services on a College-wide basis. Identify and understand the long-term and short-term maintenance and repair tasks needed to keep all college facilities assets in good working order, promoting longevity and efficiency. Maintains knowledge of up-to-date maintenance and repair methods by continually utilizing technical research tools and training, as an adjunct to prior experience and training. Ensure all personnel working in the Maintenance area are trained in these areas of expertise. Utilize college facilities staff to accomplish maintenance goals by providing professional supervision and leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Leads, plans, and organizes the maintenance and HVAC services using Computerized Maintenance Management System.

v      Assists Director Facilities Services on staffing issues and performance evaluations. Fills in for Director in his absence.

v      Coordinates building maintenance, working in unison with other Facilities Services and college departments.

v      Responsible for assisting in preparation of and assuring compliance with college procedures and rules.

v      Works with Director of Facilities Services in developing and maintaining mid and long-term work plans.

v      Assures maintenance/HVAC services team maintains acceptable customer service standards.

v      Keeps Director of Facilities Services advised of important maintenance services issues.

v      Establishes and coordinates use of College Wide Energy Management Control System.

v      Assists in work related to construction project planning and execution.

v      Handles requisitioning of maintenance/HVAC supplies and materials.

v      Overseeing inventory of maintenance/HVAC supplies and materials.

v      Maintains the College-wide Preventative Maintenance program.

v      Develops cost estimates and prepares reports as required.

v      Identifies and provides for maintenance/HVAC training.

v      Assists other Facilities Services departments as required.

v      Responsible for departmental budget.

v      Actively promotes teamwork.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. College level Management and Supervisory course work required; previous business management experience may substitute. Prefer State Certified Contractor License in one of the construction/maintenance trades and two years of undergraduate study in a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:

Twenty (20) years’ experience in the building trades, including HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing; of which, ten (10) years must be in a supervisory capacity in the Construction/Building Management Industry; OR fifteen (15) years’ experience in the building trades, including HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing; of which, eight (8) years must be in a supervisory capacity in the Construction/Building Management Industry; and a verifiable journeymen credential in one of the construction trades; OR Florida State or County Contractor’s License in one of the Construction trades and six (6) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in the Construction/Building Management Industry, including experience in HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIRMENTS:

Construction knowledge in the air conditioning/heating, plumbing and electrical trades. Knowledge of various controls and commercial / industrial building maintenance. Skill in reading comprehension and basic mathematics. Supervisory skills to include working and dealing with personnel issues. Ability to read and comprehend building blueprints and schematics. Ability to motivate staff to work as a team, in cooperation with other college units. Coaching and interpersonal skills, written and verbal and communications skills required. Ability to operate within a budget and maintain related documentation. Knowledge of computer based work management systems. Ability to make building and equipment inspections, and to recognize deficiencies and take appropriate corrective actions in a measured and effective fashion. Ability to effectively utilize labor and material resources.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EPA certified to handle refrigerants. Level "D" CDL driver’s license.

Revised: 3/03

Updated Salary Schedule  7/2005