POSITION TITLE Director of Utility Management, HVAC Services, and Indoor Air Quality

WORKING TITLE Director of Utility Management

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Operations

LOCATION Central Services

PAY GRADE NC - 18 FLSA STATUS Exempt

REPORTS TO Chief Operations Officer

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; occasional evenings and weekends              MONTHS/YR 12

POSITION PURPOSE Lead and direct the energy management program, HVAC program,

and indoor air quality program. Supervise and evaluate all HVAC staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience with campus and multi-building complexes.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of mechanical, refrigeration, and BAS control systems to efficiently operate and maintain such systems.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes, OSHA regulations, and other groups’ standards relating to HVAC and refrigeration.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish working relationships with all school personnel, public officials, and contract vendors.
• Ability to develop and administer construction contracts and other service agreements.
• Knowledge of project management principles to ensure timely and successful job completion of projects.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Energy Management, Indoor Air Quality industry standards, HVAC and refrigeration.
• High School Diploma required 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
• All relevant certifications and licenses related to energy management and HVAC/Refrigeration maintenance and replacement processes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements an effective and sustainable energy management program for the district.
• Utilizes building automated controls software for energy scheduling and coordinates the installation and maintenance with service vendors.
• Analyses HVAC systems and recommends replacement, energy efficient upgrades, or preventive maintenance programming.
• Informs staff of latest technological advances and environmental compliance requirements.
• Implements professional development for staff and trains staff in the proper use of tools and work procedures.
• Coordinates and supervises the maintenance efforts in all school facilities via a combination of in-house technicians and outside sources to repair or replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and assure that work is carried out according to plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Recommends, coordinates, and oversees HVAC repair and replacement projects; develops requests for proposals, obtains bids, tracks and reviews completed work for acceptability.
• Coordinates with the NCDPI Facilities and Operations when major equipment replacements alter as-built designs.
• Maintains recordkeeping, work orders, inventory, and department budgets.
• Works with the Child Nutrition department for repairs and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Reviews plans and specifications for new construction to determine compatibility with existing equipment or acceptability of design.
• Ensures efficient operation of departments and recommends persons to be hired and disciplined.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement, supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer-driven, and valuing diversity.
• Recommend the hiring and discipline of those assigned to the HVAC/Refrigeration team.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers and copiers.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Due to the amount of time spent working on the computer, standing and walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Must be able to work in office and public-school environments, and come into direct contact with staff and students.
• Travel is required to schools and Central Services offices.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

VERSION DATE(S) 04/15/2024