Mechanical Support Supervisor

Job Summary:

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Mechanical Support Supervisor - HVAC to work in Huntsville, AL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Directly reports to the Facilities Services Manager.

• Senior Supervisor responsible to organize, supervise and direct heating and cooling tradesmen.

• Prepares maintenance schedules in line with the contract’s maintenance goals and monitoring PM compliance, prioritizes service calls and follow-up actions.

• Frequently inspects facilities to proactively detect potential problems and recommend the necessary repair or maintenance.

• Addresses all safety concerns to ensure a safe working environment. Leads with a concept and commitment to a culture of safety.

• Oversee and enforce good record-keeping practices.

• Occasionally inspect the quality of performed maintenance work.

• Communicates and enforces policies, procedures, and any updates to staff.

• Identifies, logs and reports non-conformances to the Quality Control (QC) Manager and assists in the root cause identification and the corrective actions.

• Check that every single job is executed on time, to the budget, without compromising building users’ safety and minimizing work disruptions.

• Work closely with vendors, service providers and contractors to protect the interests of the contract, DPW, and Redstone Arsenal.

• Monitors materials and spare parts to ensure adequate quantities are maintained to meet the upcoming workload.

• Help with development of maintenance procedures and proactive maintenance programs utilizing predictive maintenance techniques.

• Recommend upgrades, overhauls and other changes to major systems and equipment.

• Creates and suggests modification to site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.

• Responds quickly to emergency situations.

• Recommend necessary tests, including standard industry approved trouble shooting methods to determine malfunctions and/or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment.

• Reads, interprets, and calibrates gauges and other recording devices related to building/equipment maintenance.

• Responds to tenant complaints and needs through both personal contact and work order systems as needed.

• Performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with safety practices and procedures.

• Ability operate Government or AFO-owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.

• Assists and supports other departments, staff and/or trade groups as needed or directed.

• Performs other related work as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.

• HVAC Journeyman & US EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

• Ten (10) years’ experience in heating and cooling operations including HVAC, Heating/Boiler Plants systems and associated plumbing/pipe systems maintenance.

• Ability to use mandatory manuals, technical bulletins, or Manufactures Operating Manuals.

• Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to adapt to changes in technology and applicable facility/infrastructure codes and standards.

• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

• Valid driver’s license.

• U.S. Citizenship, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and work in high places.