HVAC & Plumbing Supervisor 00191

Posting DetailsPosition Information Working Title HVAC & Plumbing Supervisor 00191 Role Title Trades Technician IV Position Number 00191 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statementDesignated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.If Designated Personnel, please paste statement This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.Statement of Economic InterestIf Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statementIs this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?If Restricted Position, please paste statementDepartmental Objective Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining campus buildings utilizing the carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC trades as well as housekeeping and floor maintenance.Purpose of the Position Supervises, schedules, and assigns work to the HVAC Installation and Repair Technicians, HVAC Installation and Repair Assistants, and Plumbers. Monitors time and attendance. Approve or reject leave. As a working supervisor, performs repairs, alterations, renovations, and new installations for building HVAC & Plumbing systems and their associated components. Prepares material and labor cost data for renovation projects. Assist the Director and Assistant Director in budget control. Works with outside contractors on contract work to inspect and give guidance on the university's specifications. Acts as project manager/contract administrator on all HVAC & Plumbing projects for in-house projects and work performed by contractors. Reviews and approves all project manuals [specifications] for HVAC and plumbing projects. Provides supervision for a group of HVAC and plumbing personnel. Writes scopes of work. This is a designated position and reports as directed during emergency closings.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position Knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in HVAC maintenance & building control systems and plumbing systemsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems to maintain HVAC systems throughout campus and the ability to teach this knowledge to other HVAC personnel under supervisionAbility to check & adjust systems remotely using an energy management systemAbility to maintain adequate records, time sheets, leave forms, refrigerant logs, etc.Ability to supervise personnelGood oral & written communication skillsAbility to follow and enforce OSHA and VOSH safety regulationsEducation, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required Education:High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diplomaValid VA driver's licenseTraining in HVAC fieldActive Journeyman HVAC Mechanical licenseEPA Universal Refrigerant recovery certificationExperience:HVAC experience on commercial systemsExperience with energy management/building automation system controls and softwareAdditional Consideration(s) Education:Active Master HVAC Mechanical licenseActive Journeyman or Master Plumbing licenseBuilding Automation System (BAS)/energy management system vendor certificationsExperience :Experience working in a lead or supervisor position.Experience in higher education or government organizationsExperience with work order systems for tracking data on shop productivity and costsExperience with Virginia's procurement system and regulations (eVA)Salary Information Starting at $68,534, Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit Code 79034 Conditions of Employment This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility DisclaimerPhysical/Cognitive Requirements Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Essential Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Essential Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Essential Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirementsEmotional Demands Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes EssentialMental/Sensory Demands Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirementsPosting Detail Information Posting Number PS1196P Number of VacanciesPosting Date 02/27/2026 Closing Date 04/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Advertising TextEEO/Diversity Statement(s) Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy StatementReasonable Accommodation Request Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.Alternative Hiring ProcessIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications. Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Background Check Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

Created: 2026-04-02