The University of Maine Facilities Management Department seeks applications for a Mechanical Manager - HVAC. Starting hourly rate for this position is $31.76 to $35.41 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Supervises skilled mechanical trades staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. + Coordinates department activities which includes determining maintenance needs, preparing work orders, and/or performing related duties. + Assists in monitoring the department budget which may include reviewing and approving expenditures and allocating resources. + Monitors and maintains inventory. Requisitions supplies when levels are low. + Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records, logs, reports, and/or related documents + Participates in complex or advanced department maintenance and operations activities. + Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned. About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) . Qualifications: Required: + Seven years’ relevant HVAC experience, in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent. + Valid Maine Divers license. + Supervisory Skills. + Hands on mechanical, planning, forecasting, communication, and judgement skills. + Knowledge of compliance and regulation standards. + Independent judgment along with effective communication and interpersonal skills are a must to work with both internal and external constituents. + Customer service skills. + Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with people who possess a diverse array of skills, knowledge, abilities, and backgrounds. + Proven organization, time utilization and collaboration skills. + Ability to work efficiently, independently and accurately within a time-constrained environment and maintain a high degree of productivity. + Demonstrated reliable professional judgment and problem-solving skills. Preferred: + Single or a combination of HVAC related licenses or certificates. Examples are certifications in refrigeration and natural gas propane SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Manages one supervisor and approximately ten to fifteen full time and temporary employees or students. Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster at jodi.munster@maine.edu or 207-581-2720. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.