Manager, HVAC and Buildings

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.  A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager of HVAC and Buildings operates building automation systems and manages campus air conditioning. This position works with contractors and oversees the air conditioning on remodels and new buildings. The Manager fills a leadership role in the maintenance department, directing and coordinating department activities. They create and implement processes to ensure effective operations of departments, reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities. Provides operational leadership, resolves problems, prepares schedules and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work and coordinates with other departments to ensure operational effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete and assign work orders to technicians. Complete preventive maintenance on all equipment and document all work in TMA. Complete maintenance on all AC equipment. Repair problems and call contractors as needed and make sure the work is completed properly. Coordinate and implement Replace & Repair and new construction projects
• Ensure proper inventory controls, processes, and practices are implemented. Implement programs and schedules for preventive maintenance, equipment replacement, and energy conservation
• Ensure staff members are properly trained in compliance with applicable building and safety codes, OSHA, fire codes, hazardous waste disposal, operational procedures and equipment use. Hire, mentor and train technicians on equipment, procedure and policies, and building automation
• Manage chill water plant
• Monitor electric bills and energy usage in all buildings. Check energy bills for all the buildings on campus, address problems, and make recommendations for future projects
• Order all parts and equipment needed to repair campus equipment. Approve bills and get bids and quotes to complete projects track. Approve contractor billing before payment. Make recommendations on mechanical equipment to repair or replace. Set priorities on projects and completion dates that affect operations
• Provide operational performance reports utilizing CMMS, BAS and Utility Tracking Tools. Record, compile and review expense records, incident reports, and work records
• Responsible for all building operation systems, HVAC, electrical, inventory control for all capital equipment, events planning, sustainability/recycling, and key production/distribution, and may assist in environmental compliance & training
• Responsible for directing, scheduling and assigning work requests and assuring tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development. Ensure that the proper tools are in place to support the team. Responsible for managing teams and individual contributors
• Run and operate building automation system. Repair and program issues every day and work with contractors as needed
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of BAS for HVAC
• Ability to set priorities and procedures
• Skills in problem solving
• High degree of judgment
• Understanding of all policies and procedures
• Ability to work in dynamic climate
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to maintain positive attitude in a demanding work environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate power tools and equipment associated with HVAC and buildings
• Ability to move about on foot, both indoors and at outdoor locations (including construction sites)
• Ability to stand for up to 2 hours at a time
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:  

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work may be performed in a climate-controlled office, outdoors or in a plant with exposure to chemicals and safety hazards
• May be required to work on-call after regular business hours and/or weekends

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• HVAC Certification
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
• Building Automation Systems (BAS) certification
• Electrician License (Apprentice, Journeyman or Master)

Salary

Hiring salary range is $63,014 - $72,466

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions.  Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education.  Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer.  The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience.  The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.  By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.