Assistant Director of HVAC Facilities

Overview

Responsible to the Director of Engineering for the proper functioning of refrigeration, HVAC, systems, chillers plant, and painter and carpenter trades; directs all other Engineering functions or trades in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Assists Director and Administrative Manager in developing departmental policies and procedures as required, recommending and implementing revisions necessary for compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies
Assists Director and Administrative Manager in developing annual budget for area of responsibility and in monitoring budget performance throughout the year
Selects, hires and supervises employees in area of responsibility; initiates disciplinary action, including terminations; carries out annual performance appraisal of employees recommending promotions, raises, etc.
Ensures adequate staff coverage by coordinating the vacation and holiday schedules; approves overtime as necessary and arranges coverage for absent staff. Maintains employee attendance records (including vacation time, sick days) and processes time cards for staff
Investigates potential new equipment or upgrades to existing equipment and makes recommendations to Director; seeks to achieve maximum efficiency at lowest cost
Assists the Administrative Manager in developing a daily and long-range work forecast system to establish priorities for the performance on work orders for repairs, construction and the preventive maintenance program
Routinely checks on the mechanics at their assigned tasks to ensure safe and proper use of materials and methods; reviews all jobs for proper completion
Coordinates activities of contractors during new construction or renovation to minimize disruption to hospital services and assure work is carried out according to hospital policies and procedures
Develops and conducts training for the various crafts in the use of the latest engineering techniques
Investigates and resolves problems or complaints; brings to the attention of the Director of Engineering any work that may impinge upon or obstruct other departments' operations
Maintains a backlog control; schedules mechanical structural tests required by City, State and Federal agencies
Works with Administrative Manager to develop and implement a thorough preventive maintenance program for area of responsibility
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Adheres to the Medical Center's policy on Conflict of Interest, which includes completion of a Conflict of Interest Certificate on an annual basis

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

Current NYC Pressure Steam license and Refrigeration Machine Operator License required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience in a hospital environment or 10 years of industrial experience required, with extensive HVAC absorption and refrigerant plant operation experience.