HVAC Shop Supervisor

Posting Information

Position Information

Posting Number CS00652

Position Title HVAC Shop Supervisor

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name Maintenance and Repairs

Position Type Staff – Classified

General Statement of Duties To be responsible for supervising the activities of a staff engaged in a program of building maintenance, heating ventilating and air conditioning maintenance and repair; energy management activities; to assist in the requisition of necessary supplies and materials; assist in the inspection of building service contracts and the inspection of construction and maintenance and repair; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received Receives general and specific directions from a superior with some latitude for use of independent judgement; work is subject to occasional review upon completion.

Supervision Exercised Supervises and assigns work to a maintenance force which includes skilled trades, skilled and semi-skilled laborers; makes specific assignments and gives instructions in methods and procedures when necessary; usually inspects work during process and upon completion for compliance with instructions.

Position Overview The HVAC Shop Supervisor oversees daily HVAC shop operations within the Maintenance and Repairs Department of the Administration and Finance Division, supervising and working alongside skilled and semi-skilled staff to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and energy management systems. Responsibilities include planning and assigning work, managing preventive maintenance, providing technical guidance, inspecting completed work, coordinating vendors and contractors, estimating and requisitioning materials, and maintaining records. Working under general direction with latitude for independent judgment, the supervisor supports safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations and must possess and maintain a Rhode Island State Refrigeration License.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To supervise and work in conjunction with the activities of a skilled trades staff engaged in a program of buildings and grounds maintenance.
• To supervise the maintenance and repair of various types of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• To maintain, adjust and repair various energy management systems located throughout the facility.
• To supervise and work in conjunction with the operation, maintenance, repair and gas reclamation for a wide variety of commercial and household refrigeration and ice making units, using a variety of refrigeration gases and medium.
• To supervise various vendors and contractors engaged in building maintenance services and repairs.
• To maintain records of materials used and prepare reports of progress on specific assignments.
• To make inspections of buildings and grounds to determine repairs and maintenance needed. To supervise and maintain the preventive maintenance program for the heating ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• To read blueprints for specifications for various maintenance jobs, to estimate materials, and to requisition supplies.
• To assist in obtaining clarification of billing payments, requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
• To submit written requests for supplies and equipment, including the determination of kind, size, quantity and quality.
• To do related work as required.

Education Such as may be gained through: graduation from a senior high school.

Experience Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position in the field of heating ventilating and air conditioning; employment as a journeyman refrigeration mechanic; employment in the field of energy management with experience in energy management and preventive maintenance.

Or Combination of Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications At the time of appointment, must possess a R.I. State Refrigeration License issued by the State Department of Labor and Training, Office of Professional Regulation (Pipefitters/Refrigeration) and must maintain such license as a condition of employment.

Knowledges Skills and Capacities A thorough knowledge of the practices, techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and skill in the applications of such practices and techniques; a working knowledge of safety measures and precautions of building maintenance and construction; the ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of a varied group of skilled and semi skilled workers; the ability to deal effectively with superiors, vendors, and contractors; the ability to make and work from sketches and plans for improvement or alteration of buildings and equipment; the ability to eliminate amounts of material necessary for assigned maintenance work; a working knowledge of computer based energy management systems; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications N/A

Position Details

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time Full-time

Work Schedule Full-Time, 40 weekly hours

7:00AM – 3:30PM

Monday – Friday

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Retirement Benefits
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits.

Reports To (Title) Associate Director of Facilities and Operations, Maintenance, Repairs and Special Projects

Position Status Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List No

Union Code classified

Salary Grade 329CA

Minimum Salary for Grade $75,916

Maximum Salary for Grade $85,405

Added Salary for This Position

Collective Bargaining Unit Council 94 Local 2878

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available 1

Anticipated Start Date 10/28/2026

Application Open Date

Application Close Date

Special Instructions Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.