HVAC Supervisor Plumbing, Mechanical, and Project Management

HVAC Supervisor Plumbing, Mechanical, and Project Management

Regis University

in Denver, CO

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Type: Full-Time

Salary: Pay Rate: $33.96 - $39.50/ hour commensurate with qualifications

Posted: 07/07/2025

Category: Facilities Management

HVAC Supervisor Plumbing, Mechanical, and Project Management

Regis University

R004803

Northwest Denver CampusThornton Campus

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Operations interim and/or others as designated, the HVAC Supervisor leads and supports a team of technicians responsible for the daily operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations of the University's HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air systems, and building automation controls. This role ensures systems run efficiently with minimal downtime by making necessary adjustments and overseeing the timely completion and documentation of both routine and emergency work.

A key focus of this position is the effective and efficient use of Utility Division staff and resources. The HVAC Supervisor also manages multiple plumbing and HVAC capital improvement and maintenance projects each year and contributes to planning for future system needs.

This role directly supports the mission of Regis University by ensuring the safe, reliable, and energy-efficient operation of critical campus infrastructure. By maintaining and enhancing HVAC, plumbing, and energy management systems, it helps create a comfortable, sustainable environment that supports learning, teaching, and community engagement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilites Maintenance and Technical Staff Supervision:

Manages four full-time staff and multiple service contractors responsible for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems maintenance.

Schedules, oversees, and performs routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs.

Trains staff in inspection, calibration, monitoring, diagnosis, and repair of central plant boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related HVAC systems.

Oversees energy management and building automation system (BAS) upgrades to ensure systems operate within designed parameters.

Preventative Maintenance, Diagnostics, and System Repairs:

Plans, performs, and documents routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs, and installations in heating and cooling plants, including rooftop air supply and exhaust units.

Maintains air, steam, and hot water heating systems using manual and Direct Digital Control (DDC) diagnostics.

Troubleshoots and repairs air-handling equipment, ensuring timely completion of preventive maintenance.

Tracks work orders and administrative protocols, ensuring staff compliance and accurate documentation for HVAC, boiler, chiller, and mechanical systems.

Project Management for Mechanical Systems and Contractor Oversight:

Provides full-cycle project management for HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing system installations, from design input and bidding through on-site execution.

Oversees contractor work and ensures completion of all related documentation, including financials, inventory, change orders, schedules, and warranties.

Applies a project management approach to annual and semi-annual preventative maintenance projects, whether performed in-house or by contractors.

Compliance, Training, and Safety Management:

Ensures staff performance and training meet compliance requirements with Federal, State, and Local regulations, including NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and City of Denver and State of Colorado mandates.

Maintains overall responsibility for staff safety and adherence to Utility Division policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Facilities Maintenance Operations and Emergency Response:

Responds to emergency and reactive maintenance calls using communication systems.

Assigns and inspects technician and contractor work to ensure quality and completion.

Reviews project plans and bids, manages procurement, and oversees capital projects and repairs from inception to completion.

Performs other duties as needed to support campus facilities' operation and energy efficiency goals.

Energy Management Systems Maintenance and Support

Assists with routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs, and installations of university-wide Direct Digital Control (DDC) energy management systems.

Makes necessary system adjustments and coordinates with control contractors to ensure proper installation and commissioning.

Maintains electrical control system knowledge through required certification training.

It is an essential requirement of this position to have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License as well as maintain insurability through the University funded insurance carrier by maintaining a satisfactory driving record. Any changes in the incumbent's driving record at any time during his or her employment must be reported immediately to his or her supervisor.

Must show proof of Hepatitis B inoculations or receive inoculations provided by Regis

This role extends beyond the typical office environment. Work is performed year-round and may require weekend and evening hours for event support and on-call emergency response. This position requires a daily on-campus presence.

Education:

High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Accredited HVAC trade school certificate, and/or Associate's degree in related trade or field are preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

City of Denver Journeyman HVAC license or sufficient related work experience.

Valid Colorado driver's license and a driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of the university's insurance carrier.

EPA certification preferred.

Experience:

7 years' experience in HVAC, boilers, chillers, and mechanical trades

3 years of combined experience in the roles of foreman, crew lead-worker, or project manager

Progressive supervisory experience is preferred.

Electrical work and safety experience, knowledge, and skills are needed to solve related HVAC problems

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application by logging into Workday. Click on the Career Worklet and access the internal site.

This position will remain open until filled with a priority application deadline of July 21st, 2025.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents

Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.

The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

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Pay Rate:

$33.96 - $39.50/ hour commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline:

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Since 1877, Regis University has been using our Jesuit background to provide an education for men and women of all ages and faiths and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola, the mission of Regis University is to educate men and women of all ages to make a positive impact in a rapidly-changing global society. We encourage our students to seek truth, live purposeful lives, and continually examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?"

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