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Rhode Island College

HVAC Shop Supervisor

Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

Position Status & Special Application Instructions Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

CS00596

RIC Position Number

05550-10000-2182

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Section

Number of Positions Available

1

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

09/24/2025

Position Status

Permanent - C

End of Restricted or Limited Position

Civil Service List No

Closing Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

General Information to Applicants

Classification Information

Salary Grade

320CA

Min Salary

53093

Max Salary

59394

Added Salary For this Position

$9.00/hr Trade Wage Stipend

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Branch of Service

classified

Labor Code

Council 94 Local 2878

AA/EEO/ADA 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.

Position Information

Position Title

Department Name

Maintenance and Repairs

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

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.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Monday – Friday.

7:00AM – 3:30PM

Position Overview The HVAC Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across campus. This role provides technical expertise, supervises HVAC staff, and ensures that preventive maintenance and repair work are completed efficiently and in compliance with safety standards.

Reports To

Associate Director

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.

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

Or, 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

Number of Employees Supervised

1-4

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu

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